Barred for Life: How Black Flag's Iconic Logo became Punk Rock's Secret Handshake Book [INCOMING]

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Barred for Life: How Black Flag's Iconic Logo became Punk Rock's Secret Handshake by Stewart Dean Ebersole is a photo documentary that explores the enduring legacy of the iconic punk band Black Flag through the fans who have tattooed their "Bars" logo onto their skin. The book features stark black-and-white portraits of nearly 400 fans from around the world, alongside their personal stories about what the band and its logo mean to them. Author Stewart Ebersole weaves a narrative about the importance of punk rock to cultural outsiders and the role of Black Flag's music and ethos. The book also includes interviews with former band members like Keith Morris and Chuck Dukowski, as well as photographers and tattoo artists, providing a comprehensive look at the band's history, live performances, and influence on the punk rock culture it helped to create.

Product Title
Barred for Life: How Black Flag's Iconic Logo became Punk Rock's Secret Handshake

Author
Stewart Dean Ebersole • Additional Photographs by Jared Castaldi

Release Information
Published: 3/2013
Format: Paperback
Pages: 328
Size: 10 x 8 inches
Series: PM Press
ISBN: 9781604863949

Extended Information
See and hear author interviews, book reviews, and other news on Stewart Dean Ebersole's page HERE.
See and hear photographer interviews, book reviews, and other news on Jared Castaldi's page HERE.