The Strokes: First Ten Years

(Hardback)

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The first authorized visual record of one of New Yorks 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 color and black and white images of the band in public and in private. A truly personal look at the rise of The Strokesone of the biggest and most enduring bands in the world.

Reviews

Cody's been with us since the very beginningalways 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

"Codys 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

Author Bio

Cody Smyth was born during a snowstorm in 1978 at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. He was raised by his mom on the Upper West Side and by his dad in the West Village. Shooting professionally for nearly 20 years, Cody has worked commercially with clients such as MTV, MTV2, Vanity Fair, NME, Nylon, Dazed & Confused, and Ford Models, among others. He has photographed some of the biggest names in music, including the Strokes, Kanye West, Joan Jett, Dave Gahan, Lil Wayne, and Alicia Keys. 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 20 years. The Strokes: The First Ten Years is Codys first book.