EARTH ISLAND BOOKS

“My Life Song By Song: The Story Of Dr. Strange Records” By Bill ‘Doc’ Plaster

Some record stores serve their purpose while the other are almost institutions that shaped the generations of music enthusiasts. Dr…

8 months ago

“Mrs Wilson’s Children” By Caraline Brown (Earth Island Books)

Caraline Brown’s memoir about her time as promoter at Hull’s legendary Welly Club doesn’t just list the events of the…

9 months ago

Earth Island Books To Release “Reston Hardcore: An Oral History Of Jam For Man And Beyond” By Andy Keiler

Northern Virginia in the `80s and `90s was the greatest independent music scene that almost nobody has ever heard of.…

9 months ago

“An Anarchy Of Demons” by Charlie Harper (Earth Island Books)

A punk memoir rarely arrives with the peaceful authority of someone who has lived through every twist of the genre’s…

9 months ago

“Unscripted Moments: Conversations with Propagandhi (2020–2025)” by Greg Soden

In the rare moments when a band transcends the confines of genre to become something greater, an ongoing voice of…

9 months ago

“A Poke in the Third Eye” By Sam Marsh (Earth Island Books)

In A Poke in the Third Eye, Sam Marsh doesn't just write poems, but throws them like well-aimed Molotov cocktails…

10 months ago

Interview: Marc Wasserman, the author of “Soul Salvation: A Gen X Love Letter To The English Beat”

Photo courtesy of the author. Best known for his deep involvement in the ska scene as a musician, podcaster, and…

12 months ago

“Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health” by Jason Schreurs (Earth Island Books)

Jason Schreurs’ Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health is more than just a book. It's a manifesto and…

1 year ago

“In Pursuit Of Expression” by Martin Appleby (Earth Island Books)

Poetry, at its best, is honest. It strips away pretense, digs into the mundane, and finds something universal in the…

1 year ago

“Bag Of Tricks” by Ruby Dee Philippa (Earth Island Books)

Few books capture a time and place with the raw passion and honesty of Ruby Dee Philippa’s Bag of Tricks.…

1 year ago

“Sometimes I’m The Bull, Sometimes I’m The China Shop” by Leon The Poet (Earth Island Books)

Leon the poet’s debut collection, Sometimes I’m The Bull, Sometimes I’m The China Shop, is a deep dive into the…

1 year ago

“Poets Day Dream” by James Domestic

James Domestic’s Poets Day Dream is an outstanding collection of poems, prose, and short stories, a visceral, courageous dive into…

1 year ago