Book reviews

This handsome book came out in September, but I just received it. It showcases Glen E. Friedman's photos of Fugazi. Of course, the shots are full of energy, grain, and style. I've seen the DIY band from D.C. many times, but this book was a new experience for me because the bulk of the shots were taken in their hometown or D.C., and not L.A. The 112 pages include a real page-turner of an essay by Ian Svenonius. If you're a fan of punk rock, photography, or both, Keep Your Eyes Open should be on your bookshelf.


I picked up this up at Jackpot Records in Portland. It was only 5 bucks, has tons of local artists, includes a 7" single, buttons, and other stuff, and benefits The Genocide Intervention Network as well. Mostly, it's illustrations of people with beards, and I wish there were information on stuff to do or history about the region, but it's still well worth the price. You'll probably want to use colored pencils instead of crayons.