Floss - by Roger Erickson (Hardcover)

About the Book

"FLOSS comprises a collection of monographs showcasing retrospective photographs by Roger Erickson, highlighting Hip Hop and Rock'n Roll music from the 1990s"--

Book Synopsis

FLOSS comprises a collection of monographs showcasing retrospective photographs by Roger Erickson, highlighting Hip Hop and Rock'n Roll music from the 1990s.

These uniquely stylized images explore the aspirational, unrestrained and often extravagant nature of artists during an era when Hip Hop culture burst into international prominence. His wholly original vision captures the vitality of urban music, arts and culture in the '90s. Often delving into the psyche of these personages for his inspiration, crafting iconic conceptual portraits that have become synonymous with the recording artists. The celebrities include Snoop Dogg, Dr Dre, Eminem, Joan Jett, Neil Young, Ozzy Osbourne, Ice Cube, Lil'KIm, Chaka Khan, LL Cool J, Fat Joe, Da Brat, Ja Rule, Nelly, EVE, and many more.

Review Quotes

Gold book prize winner --2025 PX3 Prix de la Photographie de Paris

"FLOSS charts Erickson's best work throughout his decades-long career, bringing together a host of rappers, fashion icons and rockstars in one book. With a foreword by actress and director Salli Richardson Whitfield, FLOSS is a visual meditation on the intersection of art, culture and identity." --Flaunt Magazine