Pretty Vacant
a history of punk
$58.09
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
29 February 2008
Summary
From the precursors of punk, through the famous Bill Grundy show when punk first hit the nation’s consciousness to the modern-day heirs, such as Green Day, punk has evolved and taken over so many aspects of life that even banks now use punk lettering to appeal to their markets.
In this brilliant account of punk, the author has interviewed all the major figures to build a complete portrait of a remarkable era of change in music and youth culture. The story features Richard Branson…Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780752882413 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0752882414 |
| Author: | Phil Strongman |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Orion |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 29 February 2008 |
| Weight: | 426g |
| Dimensions: | 235mm x 163mm x 26mm |
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Powerfully narrated and phenomenally well-informed, Strongman’s book is less about punk as a street-level cultural movement than an epic account of its leading figures
Powerfully narrated and phenomenally well-informed, Strongman’s book is less about punk as a street-level cultural movement than an epic account of its leading figures - Sunday Times
An accessible and entertaining account of a period that changed British culture - ChoiceAbout The Author
Phil Strongman
Phil Strongman was at the 100 Club in 1976 when the Sex Pistols first performed there, was an extra in The Great Rock ‘n’ Roll Swindle and has known many of punk’s greatest figures for many years. He is a journalist and author.
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