WEIRD ANGLE - BY F-STOP FITZGERALD

WEIRD ANGLE - BY F-STOP FITZGERALD

Published by: Last Gasp, San Francisco, 1982

Paperback, 64 pages

28 x 21,5 cm

Language: English

Condition: Excellent

Weird Angle by F-Stop Fitzgerald is a cult classic photobook that captures the raw, underground energy of San Francisco’s punk, alternative, and street culture in the early 1980s. Published by Last Gasp, a press known for its countercultural and underground publications, the book presents a collection of black-and-white street photography that embodies a voyeuristic and unfiltered perspective of urban life.
Fitzgerald’s images are characterized by stark contrasts, unusual compositions, and, as the title suggests, unconventional angles that give the viewer a sense of movement, chaos, and intimacy. His work is often compared to that of Weegee and Diane Arbus, in its fascination with the fringes of society—capturing the grit, humor, and strangeness of everyday existence. The subjects of Weird Angle range from street punks and artists to nightlife scenes and spontaneous moments of absurdity, reflecting the cultural landscape of early 80s San Francisco.
This book stands as a testament to an era before the commercialization of underground movements, preserving a time when photography was a tool for raw documentation rather than polished storytelling. With its DIY aesthetic and commitment to authenticity, Weird Angle remains a sought-after gem among collectors of punk ephemera, street photography, and underground art.