Los Angeles: The Birth of the L.A. Punk Scene, 1977-1982
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Los Angeles is Ann Summa's portrait of the musicians, artists and fans who made the city such a fertile venue during the late 70s and early 80s. Taken between 1978 and 1984, the images mostly revolve around L.A.'s first punk generation, with vivid portraits of the Germs, the Screamers, X, the Cramps and Gun Club, among many others. Also photographed during their first U.S. tours are U.K. groups The Clash, The Sex Pistols, Magazine, The Fall, The Slits, Bow Wow Wow and The Pretenders, among others. Also included are portraits of several artists who served as inspirations to L.A.is punk community--Captain Beefheart, Iggy Pop, David Bowie and Roxy Music--plus candid shots of unidentified audience members. Edited and with an introduction by Kristine McKenna, Los Angeles includes 95 previously unpublished images.
