Tag: EARTH ISLAND BOOKS
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“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 turbulent decades, yet never sensed the need to mythologize his own story. With An Anarchy of Demons, Charlie Harper, a legendary frontman of the U.K. Subs and one of British punk’s longest-standing torchbearers, offers a…
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“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 conscience, a cultural compass, a continuous provocation, it’s worth documenting that legacy with the same accuracy and respect afforded to literary or political movements. Greg Soden’s Unscripted Moments: Conversations with Propagandhi (2020–2025) rises to this…
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“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 wrapped in velvet. What appears on the surface to be a collection of nearly 200 short, often irreverent observations quickly reveals itself as a profoundly thoughtful, darkly comic, and startlingly honest investigation of what it…
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Interview: Marc Wasserman, the author of “Soul Salvation: A Gen X Love Letter To The English Beat”
Best known for his deep involvement in the ska scene as a musician, podcaster, and writer, Wasserman returns with Soul Salvation: A Gen X Love Letter To The English Beat, a heartfelt tribute to one of the genre’s most influential bands. In our conversation, we delved into the making of the book, his lifelong admiration…
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“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 a cry in the dark that echoes through mosh pits, bedroom speakers, and late-night thoughts. In this remarkable book, Schreurs turns noise into narrative, pain into power, and punk rock into healing. On the surface,…
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“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 smallest details of human existence. Martin Appleby’s In Pursuit of Expression exemplifies this approach. A collection of poems spanning nearly a decade, this book reads like a diary, a confession, and a conversation all at…
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“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. A collection of interconnected vignettes chronicling the San Francisco punk scene of the early 1980s, the book reads like a fever dream, an equally nostalgic love letter and recollection of a subculture that burned brightly…
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“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 chaos and tenderness of modern life. It confronts, comforts, and challenges you all at once. The title alone hints at the duality woven throughout, strength and vulnerability, destruction and fragility, confidence and doubt. Leon’s writing…
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“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 the institutions that shape us, break us, and, if we’re lucky, occasionally amuse us. It’s a book that grabs you by the collar and shouts in your face, but somehow, you can’t stop laughing through…
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Daft Punk Verse And A Flick Of The V’s By Ian Shipley (Earth Island Books)
There’s something magical about poetry that refuses to take itself too seriously while still cutting to the heart of life’s raw, chaotic, and utterly ridiculous nature. Ian Shipley’s Daft Punk Verse And A Flick Of The V’s is exactly that kind of book, a raucous, unapologetic, and fiercely entertaining collection of punk poetry that punches…
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Earth Island Books To Release “My Altercation: The Bandung Melodic Punk Scene 1995-2008” By Prabu Pramayougha On April 11th
My Altercation weaves together notes and memories to capture the essence of Bandung’s music scene with a particular focus on the melodic punk genre. The book serves not only as a tribute to the region’s punk culture but also an insightful exploration of its broader musical landscape. This work is designed to celebrate the energy…
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Earth Island Books To Release “In Pursuit of Expression” By Martin Appleby On April 4th
This collection brings together all of Martin Appleby’s small press poetry publications that were released between 2016 and 2024. From the early musings of his 20s to staring down the barrel of 40, and all the heartbreak, hangovers, and bad decisions he has made along the way.These poems are full of heart, hope, and unguarded honesty.…
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