Keep Your Eyes Open: The Fugazi Photographs of Glen E. Friedman [Hardcover]

Friedman . . . marvelously captures [Fugazis] non-hierarchical structure and spirit . . . These images bristle with the manic yet controlled energy that characterized all of Fugazis performances. Sweat sparkles, bodies contort themselves, microphone stands fly off the stage.  While most photographers were taking photos of Fugazi, Glen was making photos?with?us. This new and expanded edition features an additional interview with MacKaye and Friedman, and, much to the relief of Fugazi and photography fans, is far easier to get hold of. With almost 200 photos to gawk at, its an absolute treat for the senses . . . If it were possible for pictures to trigger your senses, you would smell the stale sweat, feel the dry mouth from a lack of hydration, hear every line being belted out in full force. It is . . . a testament to Friedman that his live stage shots express the intimacy of the moment but dont insert themselves nor distract from the band . . .? Perhaps the definitive visual chronicle of Fugazis decade and a half storming stages, Friedmans? Everyone knows the old saying, A pictures worth a 1,000 words. It couldnt be more true with this pictorial retrospective of Fugazi, one of the most influential rock bands from the 20th century. Fugazis career and DIY ethic are captured in photographs of gigs from their hometown of Washington, DC and abroad.