Tag: LITERATURE
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UK Subs And Earth Island Books Announce Charlie Harper’s ‘An Anarchy Of Demons’ Autobiography
Charlie is delighted to announce that his long anticipated autobiography is finished, and will be published later this year by the renowned UK independent publishers Earth Island Books. Charlie’s fascinating story is told in his own unique style, taking the reader through his early years as a ‘war baby’, his time at boarding schools for…
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“Soul Salvation: A Gen X Love Letter To The English Beat” by Marc Wasserman (DiWulf Publishing)
Some books speak softly. Others sing, groove, and move with rhythm. Soul Salvation: A Gen X Love Letter to The English Beat does all of this and more. Written by Marc Wasserman, a devoted fan turned accomplished music historian, this book is a soulful tribute to one of the most influential yet under-appreciated bands of…
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Interview: Jason Schreurs, the author of “Scream Therapy”
I recently had the chance to sit down with Jason Schreurs, author of “Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey Through Mental Health,” for an eye-opening conversation about the powerful intersection of mental health and punk rock. We discussed the personal journey that led to the book, the healing power of screaming and community, and how punk…
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Interview: Ruby Dee Phillipa, the author of “Bag Of Tricks”
I had the pleasure of speaking with Ruby Dee Phillipa, the author of Bag Of Tricks. We dove into a fascinating conversation about the book’s inspiration, the vivid characters that drive the story, and the energy that comes from its roots in the San Francisco punk scene. Ruby shared insights into the creative process behind…
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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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“I Heartbreak The Ramones” by Nick Cooper (Earth Island Books)
Few books in recent memory have managed to capture the brutal beauty of punk rock with such honesty such as I Heartbreak The Ramones by Nick Cooper. A Belgian musician turned author, Cooper decided to write a memoir, resulting in a bold, brilliantly self-aware odyssey that peels back the noisy glamour of the punk rock’s…
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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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Interview: David Gamage, the author of “The Fire Still Burns” and “A Hardcore Heart”
Sometimes, a journey through music and life becomes more than just a personal story. It becomes a reflection of an entire scene, an era, and the spirit that keeps it all alive. David Gamage embodies that spirit. Known for his work in influential bands like Rydell, Couch Potatoes, and Joeyfat, David’s musical journey now continues…
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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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“Spent” By Paul Case (Earth Island Books)
There are books that whisper, books that sing, and books that hit like a brick through a shop window. Spent by Paul Case is the latter. A collection of poetry and stories that seethe with relentless energy, anger, and dark humor, Spent is a comprehensive collection of impressive works hurled straight into the heart of…
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