In the mid-’70s, Blondie emerged as icons of New York's raging punk scene. And as the band blew up, founding member and guitarist Chris Stein kept extensive photographs of the golden punk age—with pre-selfie-era self portraits in the East Village, shots of seminal acts and pictures of the NYC streetscape. Now, Stein launches his new photo collection, Point of View: Me, New York City, and the Punk Scene—a spiritual sequel to his last collection, Negative: Me, Blondie, and the Advent of Punk—celebrating a New York City that once was.
On December 20, Stein hits Morrison Hotel Gallery for a book signing. Books are available at the gallery for purchase, and a selection of Stein's photographs will be on view.