{"product_id":"the-road-9781636142715","title":"The Road","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTHE ROAD\u003c\/strong\u003e is an illuminating selection of photographs spanning iconic punk rock guitarist Brian Baker's many years of global touring with Bad Religion, Dag Nasty, and other bands. The images are intelligent and arresting, reflecting time spent both inside and outside the bubble of backstages and tour buses. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile touring is easily glamorized, all traveling musicians know that twenty-two hours of every day lack the lights, glitter, and other rock-and-roll trappings. For Baker, some of that time is spent photographing what interests him most in his surroundings. As revealed in \u003cem\u003eThe Road, \u003c\/em\u003e his fascinations range from bizarre highway signage; to unsettling figurines, mannequins, and statuettes; to religious iconography that carries extra weight when one considers the ethos of a band called Bad Religion; to steaming cups of espresso and classic diner meals; to guitars, guitars, and more guitars; and so much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Road\u003c\/em\u003e is designed in collaboration with award-winning photographer and curator Jennifer Sakai. Music lovers across the globe will revel in a Brian Baker's-eye view of the landscapes he inhabits, and gain insight into the sometimes disquieting and always beautiful imagery that seizes his attention and engages his obsessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBaker, Brian:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eBRIAN BAKER\u003c\/strong\u003e is a punk rock icon who grew up in Washington, DC. Hailed in a 2024 \u003cem\u003eAlternative Press\u003c\/em\u003e fan poll as one the five greatest punk guitarists of all time, he has been a pioneer of multiple styles and continues to influence and inspire new generations of listeners and players. Baker is most widely recognized for his significant contributions with legendary bands Minor Threat, Bad Religion, and Dag Nasty. He lives in Neptune, New Jersey.","brand":"Akashic Books, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51690807427346,"sku":"9781636142715","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a57c8d44-6090-473f-b7eb-d9955e9ccd1f.jpg?v=1761748370","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-road-9781636142715","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}