1977: Punk rock music and fashion blew out of New York City, exploded in London, and caught like wildfire in San Francisco, Los Angeles and the world over. It developed concurrently everywhere, and every region had it's own identity. But it was in San Francisco and L.A. where the most radical behavior in stateside punk rock style and attitude was exhibited. It was anti-hippie, anti-disco, anti-parent and anti-"nice". And it was shockingly new. These photos are ground zero of punk rock style—delirious innovation and a snarling takeover of youth culture still resonating more than 20 years hence.
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Jim Jocoy, traveling between S.F. and L.A., shot portraits of every interesting punk rock personality who caught his eye—with each subject posed amidst the scene's ruinous and chaotic environment. Some were musicians and some were artists. All were fans and enthusiasts. And they were the original creators of what is regarded as the most potent subculture of the late 20th century. Some of the more celebrated individuals of punk legend featured in this book are Darby Crash, Iggy Pop, Lydia Lunch, Sid Vicious, John Waters, Bruce Connor and members of X, The Cramps, The Avengers, Flipper, The Screamers, The Nuns, and many others.
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before punk fashion was sold at the mall......,
By Zoe Bower (Goleta, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: We're Desperate: The Punk Rock Photography of Jim Jocoy, SF/LA 1978-1980 (Hardcover)
....the West Coast punk rock scenesters created a style that looks surprisingly fresh and edgy even today: pink 60s leather coats, striped tees, shredded preppy button-ups, busted jeans, high heels with anklets, asymetrical haircuts, teddy boy coats, geometric print 80s, shrunken suits w/ skinny ties, and more. This is a great book for DIY fashion ideas-- from a time when ripped tee-shirts didn't cost $75 at trendy boutiques and jeans didn't come pre-sandpapered.
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The San Francisco Punk Scene told in Photographs.,
By Glenn S. Hawley "glenn with 2 'n's" (NEW YORK, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: We're Desperate: The Punk Rock Photography of Jim Jocoy, SF/LA 1978-1980 (Hardcover)
When I first heard about this Book, I eagerly awaited it's arrival. An Excellent documentation of the Looks and visual attitude that was unique to the San Francisco Scene. Even though the Photos include LA, London and NYC Stars, that original San Francisco feeling still emerges overall. It cries out for more books exploring it's values different from other Punk or Rock scenes. But at least we have Jim's Excellent Documentations and memories. Hopefully More Books coming from him in the future!
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Great Photos of the Early Punk Scenes in S.F. & L.A.,
By Mike Pearson "Author of One Step Beyond: A Te... (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: We're Desperate: The Punk Rock Photography of Jim Jocoy, SF/LA 1978-1980 (Hardcover)
This is book that is full of photos of the early punkers 1978 through 1980. The fashion and style was so inventive. These impulsive and creative styles were years ahead of the time and many of these looks are still fresh today. These styles and outfits were considered INSANE at the time. When people saw punkers walking down the street looking like this their eyes would bulge and they would say, "What the HELL?!" Cool book and incredibly cheap.
Check out my book on early 80s punk and new wave teen culture in L.A.: One Step Beyond, A Teenage Odyssey in 1980s Los Angeles. You might get a kick out of it. One Step Beyond: A Teenage Odyssey in 1980s Los Angeles (Volume 1)
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