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Glen E. Friedman: My Rules Hardcover – September 16, 2014

by Glen E. Friedman (Photographer), C. R. Stecyk III (Introduction), Shepard Fairey (Foreword),

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The definitive monograph of Glen E. Friedman, a pioneer of skate, punk, and hip-hop photography, including much never-before-published work. Glen E. Friedman is best known for his work capturing and promoting rebellion in his portraits of artists such as Fugazi, Black Flag, Ice-T, Dead Kennedys, Minor Threat, The Misfits, Bad Brains, Beastie Boys, Run-D.M.C., and Public Enemy, as well as classic skateboarding originators such as Tony Alva, Jay Adams, Alan "Ollie" Gelfand, Duane Peters, and Stacy Peralta, and a very young Tony Hawk. Designed in association with celebrated street and graphic artist Shepard Fairey, this monograph captures the most important and influential underground heroes of skateboarding, punk, and hip-hop cultures. My Rules is an unprecedented window into the three most significant countercultures of the last quarter of the twentieth century, and Friedman’s photographs define those important movements that he helped shape. A remarkable chronicle and a primer about the origins of radical street cultures, My Rules is also a statement of artistic inspiration for those influenced by these countercultures.

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"Glen E. Friedman has shot some of the most iconic skateboarding, punk rock and hip-hop images you've ever seen. . . . [his] in-your-face imagery spotlights the unmistakable vitality inherent across all three subcultures, making him a veritable Weegee of the early skate, punk and hip hop scenes. The NYC-based photographer’s best-known book is the indispensable Fuck You Heroes, but his latest, My Rules, is just as compelling." -Maxim Magazine

"Friedman’s latest book My Rules...was nothing short of amazing. This is literally a book that every skateboarder, musician and cultural enthusiast must get their hands on. It is more than worth it." -Juice Magazine

"I don’t normally write posts and say “you must own this!” but… you’ve gotta get this! Glen E. Friedman’s new My Rules (Rizzoli) is simply stunning. A real masterpiece! It was a very pleasant—and unexpected—surprise indeed. The book is a glorious MONSTER, with huge color photographs and amazing B&W images. Glen’s work splendidly captures historic moments in time." -DangerousMinds.net

“My Rules is the new book from Glen E. Friedman with the best of his early skate, punk, and hip-hop photography along with essays by the key players in each movement.” –The Skateboard Mag

“My Rules, the 324-page tome has over 350 photographs and illustrations, and comes with contributing essays by such culture heavyweights as the visual artist Shepard Fairey, Chuck D. of the Public Enemy…The book is a pretty comprehensive source of Friedman’s here-and-now style of photography. Many photos of skaters mid-stride and bands mid-riff could not have been taken otherwise. Whether skate, punk, or hip-hop, Friedman photographed those who rebelled against the society that did not accept them in the first place. That some of them went on to influence popular culture and made it to the top of that very same society still seems somewhat strange. Whether Friedman is right or wrong is up for debate. But his photos, as a testament to the cultural energy in American streets in the late 20th Century, are not.” –StyleZeitgeist Magazine

“Weighing in at seven pounds and featuring 100 never-before-published photos as well as essays from Rick Rubin, Shepard Fairey, Ad-Rock, Henry Rollins, and many more, My Rules is a stunning, 324-page time capsule of counterculture's most revealing moments, serving as a bible for youth in revolt looking for honest inspiration.” –Fader Magazine

"Glen Friedman has taken so many photos of so many things I that I love that his work sort of makes me annoyed and angry. The original My Rules photo zine came out in 1982, and this new books collects all the photos I love (skateboarding, hip-hop, punk rock, Public Enemy wearing Minor Threat shirts). It is a monster that should dominate all coffee tables this year, man" –Artforum

“The Man Behind the Most Iconic Portraits of Skaters, Punks, and Rappers. The best of these portraits has been compiled in a new photo anthology called My Rules. At the time, Friedman says he was just making pictures of what inspired him. He had no idea he was creating an important historical record of some of the era’s most influential musicians.” –Wired

"...represents some 30 years and 7 pounds of gorgeous hardcore, hiphop, and skateboarding history. " –Boingboing.net

“It’s seems an insult that the work of photographer Glen E. Friedman isn’t more well known. The style of image he pioneered — a wide-eyed and wide-angled directness, at once natural and posed — is taken for granted in our popular culture, which has boldly ripped him off with very little credit. My Rules is a trip down memory lane, collecting many of Friedman’s most memorable images throughout his life, bridging the countercultures of punk/hip-hop and skateboarding, fused by their confrontational styles. Interspersed between the clusters of images are recollections from some of Friedman’s collaborators and subjects, including rapper Chuck D of Public Enemy, former Black Flag singer Henry Rollins, and the artist Shepard Fairey, who collaborated on the design of the book with Friedman.” –Artinfo

"Glen E. Friedman has spent the last 40 years creating the iconic images often associated with skateboarding, punk rock and hip hop and his new book, My Rules, brings an incredible collection of photographs from his archive together in one massive seven-pound tome. Friedman spoke to American Photo about combing through his archives, capturing counterculture movements and the never-before-seen gems that initially slipped through the cracks." –American Photo

"My Rules isn't Friedman's debut, but rather an expansion on his early documentation on the subcultures that have punched the mainstream in the jaw so many times that they've tapped out and tried to cash in on them instead.” –ESPN

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Glen E. Friedman’s work has appeared in countless publications and exhibitions and is part of permanent collections, including those at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., among others. Shepard Fairey is a graphic designer. C. R. Stecyk III is the founder of Juxtapoz magazine. Henry Rollins is a musician and writer. Chuck D is a rap artist and activist. Tony Alva is a world-renowned skateboarder. Ian Mackaye is a musician and record label owner. Rick Rubin is an award-winning record producer. Adam Horovitz is a musician.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rizzoli
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 16, 2014
Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 324 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0847843556
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0847843558
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.32 x 1.41 x 11.82 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #693,851 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #166 in Lifestyle Photography
- #383 in Individual Photographer Monographs
- #565 in Portrait Photography

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Glen E. Friedman, (Born 1962) considered one of the most important photographers of his generation, became well known for working with such rebellious artists as Fugazi, Black Flag, Ice-T, Dead Kennedys, Minor Threat, Misfits, Bad Brains, Beastie Boys, Run-D.M.C, KRS-1, and Public Enemy, as well as old school skateboarders like: Tony Alva, Jay Adams, Alan "Ollie" Gelfand, Duane Peters, and Stacy Peralta, among others. Many of his photographs are recognized as the subjects' definitive portraits. His graphic documents of the movement in culture reveal the science of defiance upon which all are based. Friedman's photos reflect the spirit of progression and angst that defined an era. Not only was he in the right places at an extraordinary number of appropriate times, Friedman has helped define the moment and movements he was caught up in. His process was much more incendiary than it was documentary. According to Henry Rollins "The bottom line is that he was there at the beginning of so much cool stuff in so many different areas it's not funny."

"Inspiring people, with integrity and rebelliousness."

For the past quarter century, Friedman has been doing just that.

- Los Angeles Times

"One of the greats of his generation."

- Washington Post

"The most prolific photographer of his generation."

- American Institute of Graphic Arts

"The esoteric political and aesthetic conscience of his generation..."

- Juxtapoz magazine

Glen E. Friedman's captivating images demonstrate his remarkable eye for raw reality, talent and aesthetic beauty. He is, without doubt, one of this generation's most discerning and important photographers, Friedman has documented like no one else.

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Brent & Lisa
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Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2024
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Gift for my son. He loves all the pictures! Beautiful book

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Huge book! Great photographer
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A masterpiece! Full of photos from various genres. A must have!

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MY RULES: Eight pounds of greatness
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2014
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This book is IMMENSE and surely will take considerable time to digest, but first impressions are very positive. I knew I was in for a treat when I saw the tracking info noted the package weighed nearly eight pounds. Clear your coffee table and get ready to get lost in this. Here we have so many classic photographs, some we've seen and some new, but all presented in new ways regardless. The original written contributions from some of the subjects pictured within are worth the price of admission alone. The "embossed" cover texture is a great touch, literally. Those fortunate to own copies of Glen's older books and the original MY RULES 'zine will be happy to add this to their collection. For those who haven't had a chance to view this body of work, or those younger fans who are just discovering the artists Glen has helped share with the world, this is a fantastic place to start. Get it!

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Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2024
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The book arrived on time and in excellent condition.

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Highly recommended, especially if you arrived on the scene years later...
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2014
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This book is a huge tome of photos from the 80's and early 90's chronicling Punk, Skating, and Hip Hop for those of us who wish they could have been there but couldn't for lack of years. Being 5 years old at the time I couldn't have caught Minor Threat at CBGB or Run DMC at the Palladium but there are plenty of photos from that time and place and many others in this book. Having plenty of friends who feel the same way I expect this book will see some serious use from guests leafing through it.

The construction and print quality are good. Photos fill entire pages with unobtrusive captions. Commentary from the various musicians and skaters pictured are interspersed but the book is easily 90% photos. Color quality is good, pages seem sturdy. Can't argue with the price point either. 35 bucks gets you a pretty hefty book.

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Documented an era of innovation and change.
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2023
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Amazing Book. No other photographer had such a profound impact on the subculture of skating, punk and rap. I grew up with these images inspiring me, not only with what was being done but capturing the essence of the moment and spirit of these artists be it music or skaters. Thanks for your work Glen.

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I'm not old, your music sucks.
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2014
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If you were an alien, just getting to this planet and wondering why people are so complacent, this book would give you a good look at "counter-culture" post hippie.

I grew up poring over Skateboarder Mags and later Thrashers. My older bro got me into skating in the mid 70's and later unlabeled/classified music. Punk is too limiting a term.

I went to live shows all. the. time. -but in San Francisco. Which is missing in this anthology. While the writing makes much of GEF's bouncing from Coast-to-Coast, it appears nothing of note happened north of the Tehachapi's.

Note: I was highly impressed with the bas-relief type cover. The photos are exquisite. I embarrassed myself by staring a little too long at the D-town crew. It was printed in China, so the typo in "United Staes" [sic] was worth a smirk.

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MY RULES - The definitive work of Glen E. Friedman
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2014
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This is a masterwork. Not only the photos - many seen before, but also many new ones - but the sequencing, written contributions from artists, and packaging make this an absolute must-have for any fan of Glen E. Friedman. If you're interested in seeing or learning about the most monumental forces in the history of punk, hardcore, skating and rap, this is the quintessential photography collection. I could not put the book down once I started flipping through and look forward to looking at, and reading in more detail for years to come. Kudos to Glen E. Friedman for not only the amazing photos he's captured and shared, but for the presentation and effort in putting out this outstanding, must-have book.

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Reviewed in Spain on August 14, 2022
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No pude ir a la exposición en Barcelona. Así que busque un libro y me ha sorprendido mucho en precio (lo compre a 37€) con la calidad y el tamaño de la impresión. Me parece un chollo.

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YOU NEED THIS BOOK
Reviewed in Canada on October 30, 2014
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I have to admit, rather sheepishly, that I didn't really know who Glen Friedman actually was until about 10 years ago. And by that time, I'd already absorbed so many of his great pictures without knowing who was behind them, and well, I feel a little silly now.

In the magazines, on the album covers, I was aware that certain pictures were grabbing me in a way that others weren't. Some photos just ARE....others not only ooze life, they reach out and pull you in for lack of a better description, and make you a part of them, like they're connecting with your state of mine. Paraphrasing Craig Stecyk in his introduction to Glen's work...he immerses himself in his subjects, and the photographs have that same pull on the viewer. You can see that in all of his pictures, from the legendary Z-Boys of the 70's, to the Bones Brigade of the 80's, from Black Flag to Public Enemy, from Minor Threat to Run DMC, a series of suburban connect-the-dots exercises. Friedman's work absolutely defines everything that makes the outsider feel that they've found something to call home, and if it's something that they're not aware of, his photographs inspire a need for education, to know what the hell that is, and how I can be a part of it as soon as possible. And even though, at the time, I didn't know that they were the work of one person, it's quite easy to look back now and at least identify a very tangible link between the photos in terms of subject and attitude.

Simply put, My Rules is an absolute monster. Compared to the (not to be insulting) slim editions of his prior works, "*uck You Heroes", and "*uck You Too", it's a monstrosity. I took a photo of it for a friend next to his collaborative book, "Dogtown: The Legend of the Z-Boys", and it dwarfs it. But it's meant to; by Glen's own admission, it's a tome, meant to encompass a huge body of his work, some of it previously published but in a larger format, a higher resolution than has been seen before. At 11.5" tall and 13" wide, and over 300 pages, it is completely mind-blowing to hold it. The textured hardcover...I guess it's embossed, in a way, and the sheer weight of it lets you know that you're holding a quality product. Flipping to the inside pages, a short intro from Glen, an intro from Stecyk, an intro from artist Shepard Fairey, and then straight into huge pictures of Z-Boys Tony Alva and Paul Constantineau getting radical at Kenter Canyon in the 70's. Al Barile from SS Decontrol and then Run DMC circa 1985, hanging in Hollis, with the grain just popping off of the page at you; within the first few pages, I knew that this was going to be unlike any other "coffee table" book I'd ever seen.

Chuck D. and Flava Flav wearing Minor Threat shirts, Fat Boys at the skate park, Jimmy Plumer hitting the lip with a smoke dangling from his mouth...truth be told, with photos like this, there's really no need for any other bonuses to enhance the book, but every few pictures we get a written testament from some awesome participant...Tony Alva, Darryl McDaniels, Chuck Dukowski, Jello Biafra, Rodney Mullen...talking about the times, the pictures, their involvement with Friedman...that makes it that much better and puts it into a slightly more focused perspective, and seals the deal even further.

Get this book. You need it. NOW.

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Superb Images and beautiful Coffee table book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 8, 2024
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Glen E Friedman is a master of his craft, through both brilliance and being there at the right time, evolving alongside (more than one) ground-breaking music scenes. Some of the shots are famous and well known to fans of punk, crossover and hip hop. Others, not as much, though equally spectacular. All of them in this format and sizing are a joy to flick through, time and again

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This book was purchased as a Christmas present and feed back from recipient has been positive.

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Opera omnia di Friedman, vale assolutamente la pena. Per appassionati di skate, punk HC, e hip hop della golden age.

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