Occupants

For the past 25 years, Henry Rollins has photographed the most desolate and inhospitable corners of the Earth, and his powerful vision has been harnessed in this photographic essay. Though he is known for the raw power of his expression, Rollins has shown that the greatest statements can be made with the simplest of acts: to bear witness; to be present. This collection is an invitation to do the same. The book pairs Rollins’ visceral photographs—taken in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Mali, Nepal, North Korea, Northern Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Siberia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam—with writings that provide context and political commentary and thereby magnify the impact of the images. This is a visual testimony of anger, suffering, resilience in the face of tragedy, and the quiet, stronger forces of healing, solidarity, faith, and joy.

"Rollins proclaims himself an amateur photographer, yet his photographs are provocative, moving and aesthetically accomplished ... the gravitas of these photographs is powerful enough to speak volumes on its own."  —Shelf Awareness

"Like him music, Rollins' photography is singular in its focus, opinionated in its presentation, and powerful in its delivery. Worth checking out."  —GiantRobot.com

Henry Rollins is an author, actor, speaker, and musician best known for his work with the punk rock groups Black Flag and Rollins Band. He won a Grammy for the performance of his own book Get in the Van and hosts IFC’s The Henry Rollins Show and his own weekly radio show on KCRW out of Los Angeles. He founded and runs 2-13-61, a publishing company to release books, CDs, and DVDs. He lives in Los Angeles.