Published since 1999 the FRANK book is a collectible quarterly featuring special guest curators and unique editorial themes. Well, 14 years later FRANK is celebrating an impressive milestone with the books 51st chapter themed “LEADERS”. Past curators of the FRANK book include: Andre Saravia, Alfie, AWR MSK, Bubba Sparxxx, Boo-yea T.R.I.B.W, Camella Ehike, Cognito, Chris Pastras, C.R. Stecyk III, DMS Crew, DoubleYoo, Doom, David Flores, De La Soul, Dexta Pamphile, Doze Green, Dungeon Family, Dust La Rock, Edgar Sanchez Cunbas, Fool’s Gold Records, Francesco Clemente, Fuse Green, Futura, Gabriel Urist, Haculla, Herbie Fletcher, H20, Ill Studios, Inkheads, Jason Lee, Jazi, Joe Buck, Jose Paria, Lenny Kravitz, Leon Chew, Lysa Cooper, MYG, Maharishi, Maximillion Cooper, Mohammad Dagman, Mr. Cartoon, Nemo, No Mas, Revol, Ricky Powell, Robo, Rohan Marley, SituationNormal, Sky Farrell, SA Studios, Server, Shepard Fairey, Soul Assassins, SSUR, Steve Olson, Timmy McGurr, Uncle Mike Schnapp, Wu-Tang, Zoltar The Magnificent and more… The quarterly (which over the past decade was distributed for free by friends and family of the FRANK family at retailers that include Supreme, Opening Ceremony, Colette and more) will be going into Barnes & Nobles due to a recently acquired distribution deal with the iconic bookseller. To celebrate, Stephen Malbon (the creator of FRANK) hosted a dinner and after-party for friends and family of the quarterly at the Bowery Hotel in NYC for the launch of Chapter 51.
Chapter 51 doesn’t only cover those whose success is measured by their bank account but also the men and women who lead in less easily quantified ways. Influencers from all walks of life FRANK brings together dynamic interviews and beautiful artwork. Check out some fliks from the party, a preview of the book below, and then head on over to frank151.com to pick up a copy.
