Category: Music Books

Reviews: Art Books, Music Books, Print

Bryan Ray Turcotte and Christopher T. Miller. Gingko Press Copyright Date: Review Date: 2003 If “Please Kill Me” is the ultimate written word on punk rock (and it is), then “Fucked Up and Photocopied” is the Mount Olympus of all punk art books. The title alone is reason enough to have this tasty tome on […]

Posted by: Kilwag (editor) on August 27th, 2003

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Reviews: Music Books, Print

Jon Resh Viper Press Copyright Date: Review Date: 2003 Amped made me laugh. Not just a “tee-hee” or “ha-ha” sort of laugh. But the type of laugh that’s so consuming it becomes silent, tightens your stomach until it hurts, makes you choke and turn red in the face and forces anyone within earshot to think […]

Posted by: Kilwag (editor) on July 27th, 2003

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Reviews: Music Books, Print

The One and Only: Peter Perret – Homme Fatale Nina Antonia. Interlink Pub Group Copyright Date: 1999 Review Date: 2003 This is the story of Peter Perret, the songwriter, singer and guitarist of The Only Ones. It is an interesting story of a genius, beautifully written by a talented writer. It follows Perrets life, from […]

Posted by: House of Neil on February 27th, 2003

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Reviews: Music Books, Print

Beth Lahickey Revelation Books. Copyright Date: 1998 Review Date: 2002 This is a book of interviews with the leaders of the straight edge scene of the 80s and 90s. Even though it deals mainly with the second wave of straight edge, (bands like Youth of Today, Slapshot, Bold, Underdog, Side by Side, Gorilla Biscuits) it […]

Posted by: Kilwag (editor) on October 27th, 2002

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Reviews: Music Books, Print, Zines

John Holmstrom (Editor) Trans-High Corporation Copyright Date: Review Date: 2002 You’ve heard about it, you read about it, now get your mits on the real thing. The orignal zine that coined the term “punk rock” with a capital P! Cool. Worth picking up if you ever put out a zine or ever called yourself a […]

Posted by: Kilwag (editor) on June 27th, 2002

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Reviews: Music Books, Print

Jim Bessman, in association with the Ramones St Martin’s Press New York 1993 Copyright Date: Review Date: 2002 An early review of the Ramones once said “The Ramones don’t waste their time, they waste yours.” That pretty much sets the tone for this book. The Ramones are one of the greatest under-appreciated bands of the […]

Posted by: Kilwag (editor) on March 27th, 2002

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Reviews: Music Books, Print

By Paul Williams S.T. Publishing Copyright Date: Type: Paperback Size: small Price: $13.99 Review Date: 9/5/00 Updated: 4/28/05 – A little back and forth with the author! First things first. This book was published in 1995 slightly before the aborted fetus of the great new “ska” revival was abandoned in the dumpster of poular culture. […]

Posted by: Kilwag (editor) on September 5th, 2000

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Reviews: Music Books, Print

By Adrian Boot and Chris Salewicz Studio Books ISBN: 0140260986 Copyright Date: 01/01/97 Type: Paperback: 157 pages Size: 10.0 x 10.2 inches Price: 16.99 pounds (?) $10.00 on clearance Review Date: 8/19/00 This book is about several years old and published in England. I Don’t know what the conversion rate is, but my guess is […]

Posted by: Kilwag (editor) on August 19th, 2000

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Reviews: Music Books, Print

V. Vale Re/Search Publications ISBN: 096504694X ISBN: 1889307009 Copyright Date: 11/6/96 Type: Soft cover. 148 Pages each Size: 10.2 x 15.2 inches Review Date: 8/15/00 Search & Destroy: The Complete Reprints #1-6 and #7-11 “If you see typos or overexposed photos- enjoy them! This is the real thing from the late 70’s, not sanitized or […]

Posted by: Kilwag (editor) on August 15th, 2000

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Reviews: Music Books, Print

Craig O’Hara AK Press. Copyright Date: 1999 Review Date: 2000 I’d like to preface this review by stating a simple rule that I have found to be very useful: When in doubt, avoid any product that contains the word “punk.” I decided to take a chance based on the quotes printed on the back cover. […]

Posted by: Kilwag (editor) on May 27th, 2000

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