The Family Acid by Roger Steffens (signed)

Publisher ‏ : ‎ SUN; First Edition (January 1, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0984978178
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0984978175
Edition 1000 1st

Roger Steffens (b. 1942) is a multifaceted talent hailing from Brooklyn, New York. He's an actor, author, lecturer, reggae archivist, photographer, and producer. Steffens began his photographic journey while serving in Vietnam, ultimately founding a refugee campaign that earned him a Bronze Star. Widely regarded as a leading authority on Reggae music history, he's authored six books on Bob Marley and Reggae. His renowned lecture, "The Life of Bob Marley," has graced esteemed venues such as the Smithsonian Institute, New York Public Library, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. From 1979 to 1987, he co-hosted the award-winning KCRW radio show "Reggae Beat." Steffens' film work includes narration for notable movies like Forrest Gump, Ghosts of Mississippi, and the Academy Award-winning documentary "The Flight of the Gossamer Condor." Steffens' extensive archive of over 400,000 images, first shared in 2013 on Instagram by his children, Kate and Devon Steffens, under the name "The Family Acid," offers a captivating glimpse into his life. The collection spans 40 years and encompasses a wide array of subjects, from rastas and beatniks to artists and gonzo journalists, reflecting the countercultural ethos of Steffens' generation. "The Family Acid" (published by S_U_N_ in 2015) stands as the first book showcasing Steffens' remarkable photographic journey.