Glen E. Friedman: My Rules

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.

This was a gift for someone. I literately *GASPED* when I opened it. Fantastic for any fan!

I heard of the book on Ice-T podcast where Glen was a guest that day. Decided to buy his book cause he sounded like a strong opinion person about certain things. The book has interviews from ppl who share their stories how they started and why they started their thing and what pushed them to be great at it, be it music or skate boarding. Its inspiration.

I bought this as a gift for my friend. The book was delivered on time for his birthday and I have herd nothing but positive reviews from him regarding the quality,content and writing. I only previewed this at a local bookstore ( I personally own F**K You Heroes and The Idealist) to see if it was worth purchasing, In time I will buy a copy for myself as there are new photographs, and I really thought the lay out was top notch. Event the way the cover is made adds another touch of art to a grey collection of photographs by a truly amazing artist.

Really a great book. I've flipped through several times and have enjoyed every page. Its a bit ironic to see the anarchistic musical heroes of my younger days on my coffee table, but we're all grown up now and that's the way it goes sometimes. A good read and brings back a lot of memories.

Brings back childhood. love glen's photos

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.

Winner winner

Arrived quick and in excellent condition. Incredible book. Postal worker was very pleased to hand it over as it is huge and heavy but such a good buy for anyone into skating.

I didn't realise that Glen E. Friedman was my favourite photographer until Chuck D. posted one of his photos on twitter about 5 years ago. After a bit of research I realised that Glen was responsible for an awful lot of my favourite skate and music photographs growing up. As a skater and a fan of hip hop in the 1980s I saw a lot of Glen's work in magazines and on album covers. I was drawn immediately to his style and ability to catch a moment with total clarity. My Rules is an absolutely mesmerising collection of photographs, interviews and Glen's own words that I simply cannot recommend enough. If you're a fan of hip-hop, skating or hardcore then you will not be able to put this down. Or lift it up, it weighs a ton!

skate/hiphop/punk - its all in there - well printed, a proper document.

V good

Yess! This book just keeps on giving. Simply fantastic.