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Punk cool rules at Resnick photo book launch

Photos by Bob Krasner Marcia Resnick, left, and Amanda Rubin, a former photography student of hers, at the launch of Resnick’s new photography book.
Photos by Bob Krasner
Marcia Resnick, left, and Amanda Rubin, a former photography student of hers, at the launch of Resnick’s new photography book.

BY BOB KRASNER  |  Friends, family and fans filled the East Village’s Howl! Happening Gallery for the launch of “Punks, Poets and Provocateurs: New York City Bad Boys, 1977-1982,” by photographer Marcia Resnick and writer Victor Bockris.

Downtown denizens and colleagues praised the work, a collection of photos and text that captures the energy of a truly special place and time.

Noted lensman Bob Gruen, whose own work intersects with Resnick’s, said, “The book is amazing. It’s a long time in coming and I’m thrilled that I can see all these great photos collected together.”

West Villagers photographer Bob Gruen, left, and activist Jim Fouratt.
West Villagers photographer Bob Gruen, left, and activist Jim Fouratt.

Author Bockris noted in his remarks that Resnick’s work is “not only art, but also anthropology” and that the book “is a celebration of the counterculture.”

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Resnick took a moment to reflect on what it meant to her to see the volume in print.

“I’m really glad that the book is finally out,” she said. “It was a really important five years of my life and of Downtown New York City.”

From left, Snooky, the photographer Godlis and Tish.
From left, Snooky, the photographer Godlis and Tish.