The Strokes

First Ten Years

Cody Smyth, Claude Franques, Mick Rock

$89.99

Hardback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

Rare Bird Books
01 March 2024

Photography & photographs

The first authorised visual record of one of New York's greatest bands.

An intimate and impressionistic narrative of The Strokes' first ten years, including images of the guys when they were students at the Dwight School in Manhattan and would gather for lunches at their local diner. This is a peerless window into the group through the lens of a close friend who was there before it even began.

The book features hundreds of colour and black and white images of the band in public and in private. A truly personal look at the rise of The Strokes - one of the biggest and most enduring bands in the world.

By (photographer): Cody Smyth
Foreword by: Mick Rock
Contributions by: Claude Franques
Imprint: Rare Bird Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 297mm, Width: 226mm, Spine: 30mm
ISBN: 9781644283509
ISBN 10: 1644283506
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 01 March 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Cody Smyth was born during a snowstorm in 1978 at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was raised by his artist parents on the Upper West Side and the West Village. Shooting professionally for over 20 years, Cody has worked commercially with clients such as Apple TV, Variety, MTV, MTV2, Vanity Fair, NME, Nylon, Dazed & Confused, Ford Models, among others. He has photographed some of the biggest names in music, including The Strokes, Miley Cyrus, Kanye West, Joan Jett, Dave Gahan, Lil Wayne, Alicia Keys and many more. In 2001 he started working and later collaborating, with legendary photographer Mick Rock on countless photo and video shoots. It became a mentorship that lasted over 20 years. The Strokes: The First Ten Years is Cody's first book.

Reviews for The Strokes: First Ten Years

"“Cody's been with us since the very beginning—always a motivator, forever a friend. Along the way he captured some very special moments. I didn't even know he'd brought along his camera."" —Nick Valensi, the Strokes “This book is brimming with nostalgia. It feels like the scrapbook we never made.” —Fabrizio Moretti, the Strokes “My friend Cody has photographed The Strokes since the very beginning and has built a varied and substantial collection, probably the most definitive out there.” —Mick Rock, photographer ""Cody’s revealing and intimate photos of The Strokes, extending back to their high school days, are a rare treat for anyone who loves the band. During the explosive period where The Strokes were the center of the conversation about rock music, Cody snapped tender and celebratory photos that could only be captured by someone in their inner circle. Essential for Strokes fans!"" —Adam Green, Moldy Peaches"