Saturday, March 9, 2013

Book Review: Rat-a-Tat-Tat Birds: Photographs by Jeff Winterberg, 1991-2003

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Rat-a-Tat-Tat Birds: Photographs by Jeff Winterberg, 1991-2003 by

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I'd highly recommend this book to anyone who has been part of a underground music scene. Winterberg does a very sincere and coherent job of presenting stunning freeze frames, alongside some other more personal moments from his time playing in bands and watching them live. Every page includes some text (usually with dates) about the subject and sometimes a small anecdote. Winterberg effortlessly and earnestly captures the intensity, friendliness and sometimes weirdness of a live performance experience through his imagery and recollections. Truly a real treat for any underground music fan.