[audiobook] John Shaw's Guide to Digital Nature Photography by John Shaw at Arts-Photography

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. First Edition is Infinitely Better; Second Edition Not Worth BuyingBy AmandaThis second edition version of Steven Blushs classic book is markedly inferior to the first edition; which is essential reading for all old-school punk fans. This version still features all the great interviews with virtually every player in the original hardcore punk scene of the 80s; including lengthy chapters on Black Flag; Dead Kennedys; Minor Threat; Misfits; Bad Brains; and many others. In that sense; this is still essential reading for anyone interested in rock history (especially punks). However; this second edition; is largely rewritten in a way that takes all the bite and flair out of the original prose. This second edition is impotent by comparison; the author has softened the tone considerably and its a much less compelling read because of it. I bought this new edition for the new chapter; "Destroying Babylon;" which is just a silly joke; attempting to draw comparisons between religious evangelism and punk rock fervor. Completely unnecessary. This thing does contain many new photographs and reproductions of flyers; and perhaps a few paragraphs worth of additional interviews. Also; a lot more no name bands are briefly name-checked at the end of each chapter. Hardly worth buying a second copy for. The original edition of American Hardcore is the greatest rock book ever written. Go find that one (it has light pink lettering instead of yellow on the cover).2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Punk As F**KBy Bryan CoatesI first purchased this book in 2001; a short while after it was originally published. It blew my mind with the coverage; well-known bands and forgotten regional bands; punk fashion; poster art; pretty much everything D.I.Y.I first was exposed to Hardcore in early 1982 and absorbed everything that I could about this fresh; exciting subculture that was perceived as a real threat to people back in the early 80s. The harassment I experienced was nothing compared with punks in large American cities at this time. The Quincy punk episode did alot of damage to the scene; portraying punks as psycho killers.That fact wasnt covered in the book; but it brings back memories of the time period.Anyways; the new; expanded version of AMERICAN HARDCORE is just as good; if not better than the original. LOTS of different pictures added; more gig flyers; as well as interviews with the Beastie Boys and Moby (Vatican Commandos) were added; which were not in the original book.Hats off to Steven Blush who worked so hard on this book and the expanded content he added.Whether you were there at the time to experience the original hardcore scene; or got into it after the fact; this is a must-have book that covers almost everything that was vital to that original time.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerSecond one I bought. Never had a problem