DogTown: The Legend of the Z-Boys [Hardcover]

Photographer Glen E. Friedman has taken some of the most iconic photos in skateboarding, punk rock and hip hop. Known for capturing the raw energy of a counterculture generation in its prime, his photography helped shape the way people view punk music and redefined the sport of skateboarding. Veteran skateboard journalist Stecyk and photographer Friedman present a tome of eye-catching images of and articles from? In 2000, Friedman teamed up with journalist C.R. Stecyk III to produce the iconic book,? Glens reputation was built on documenting the cultures of hip-hop, punk and skateboarding but his photography is far from simple snapshots; its the work of an artist who possesses the craft to make you experience that singular moment his camera caught each and every time. [Friedmans] knack for being in the right place at an extraordinary amount of right times, coupled with his ability to size up noteworthy characters and scenes, has secured his place as one of the most important and recognized photographers of youth culture . . . If it wasnt for these photos and these words, the story of the Z-Boys may have never been told, and the impact skateboardings had on the world would have been significantly reduced.