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The road / photographs by Brian Baker ; curated by Jennifer Sakai.
Van Pelt Library TR647.B278 R63 2025
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Baker, Brian, 1965- photographer.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Baker, Brian, 1965-.
- Baker, Brian.
- Punk rock musicians--United States--Pictorial works.
- Punk rock musicians.
- Concert tours--Pictorial works.
- Concert tours.
- Photography, Artistic.
- Portrait photography.
- Rock musicians--United States--Pictorial works.
- Rock musicians.
- art photography.
- Documentary photography.
- Punk rock music.
- Travel photography.
- Genre:
- photobooks.
- Pictorial works.
- Photobooks.
- Illustrated works.
- Physical Description:
- 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm
- illustration
- Other Title:
- RO A D
- Place of Publication:
- Brooklyn, New York : Akashic Books, [2025]
- Summary:
- "THE ROAD is an illuminating selection of photographs spanning iconic punk rock guitarist Brian Baker's many years of global touring with Bad Religion, Dag Nasty, and other bands. The images are intelligent and arresting, reflecting time spent both inside and outside the bubble of backstages and tour buses. While touring is easily glamorized, all traveling musicians know that twenty-two hours of every day lack the lights, glitter, and other rock-and-roll trappings. For Baker, some of that time is spent photographing what interests him most in his surroundings. As revealed in The Road, his fascinations range from bizarre highway signage; to unsettling figurines, mannequins, and statuettes; to religious iconography that carries extra weight when one considers the ethos of a band called Bad Religion; to steaming cups of espresso and classic diner meals; to guitars, guitars, and more guitars; and so much more. The Road is designed in collaboration with award-winning photographer and curator Jennifer Sakai. Music lovers across the globe will revel in a Brian Baker's-eye view of the landscapes he inhabits, and gain insight into the sometimes disquieting and always beautiful imagery that seizes his attention and engages his obsessions" -- Publisher's description from website.
- This book presents a curated collection of photographs taken by punk rock guitarist Brian Baker during his years of touring with bands such as Bad Religion and Dag Nasty. The images capture scenes from life on the road, including everyday moments, unusual objects, and musical elements, offering a visual perspective on touring beyond the stage. Designed in collaboration with photographer Jennifer Sakai, the work provides insight into Baker's artistic interests and experiences as a traveling musician.
- Notes:
- "All images were taken over a period of time dating precisely from the debut of the first iPhone to the present day" -- from Brian Baker's Introduction.
- ISBN:
- 9781636142715
- 1636142710
- OCLC:
- 1484904303
- Publisher Number:
- CIPO000296855
- AKB787 Akashic Books
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