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A book that feels punk; raw, fast, and uncompromising
A brilliant, unfiltered continuation of her vivid portrayal of San Francisco’s early 1980s punk scene - You can almost hear the music bleeding through the walls.  ‘Tricky Business’, Ruby Dee Philippa’s second book in the Bag of Tricks punk-rock trilogy gets a review from Thoughts Words Action…  “Ruby Dee Philippa’s Tricky Business  is a brilliant, unfiltered continuation of her vivid portrayal of San Francisco’s early 1980s punk scene. Picking up where Bag of Tricks left o
david1170
2 days ago4 min read
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New authors page
Come and check out all our incredible authors on the new authors page on our website. We are so proud of each and every one of them and want to share their awesomeness with you! https://www.earthislandbooks.com/authors You can read all about each author and find links to the titles they have written and how to buy their brilliant books. #AlastairMacDonaldJackson #AlexBoucher #AlexCF #AlexandrosAnesiadis #AndreaJanov #AndyKeiler #BarryJones #BillSassenberger #BobShort #Charlie
david1170
4 days ago1 min read
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Former Liverpool ECHO writer remembers nights with The Clash, Joy Division and U2
Paddy Shennan's new book serves as a prequel to his 2022 release The Talk of Liverpool, which chronicled his more than three decades at the ECHO.  Former Liverpool ECHO journalist Paddy Shennan  has written a new book described as a love letter to music fans everywhere - and a tribute to his own teenage obsession with post-punk.  Not JUST About The Fall: 50 adventures in a post-punk paradise  will be published by Earth Island Books on November 14. It serves as a prequel t
david1170
4 days ago3 min read
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A fan’s tribute to Propagandhi
Greg Soden’s new book ' Unscripted Moments: Conversations with Propagandhi ' has launched officially with an event in the band’s hometown of Winnipeg, Canada. We booked Public Domain, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and people came out to celebrate and pick up copies of the new book. We pre-sold copies and sold more on the day, with many CDs and posters, and everyone who came through the door getting a free button badge. Mike Koop from legendary Winnipeg band Bonaduces opened the gig
david1170
4 days ago1 min read
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Just in time for halloween!
Hardcore Horror takes you to the stygian heart of punk rock, where impossible futures, terrifying presents, and hideous pasts collide in...
david1170
Oct 102 min read
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An Anarchy of Demons reviews
The amazing reviews for Charlie Harper’s ‘ An Anarchy of Demons ’ autobiography keep coming in… This time it’s from the blogsite...
david1170
Oct 42 min read
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Ruby Dee at Collingswood Book Festival
Here’s a few photos of Ruby Dee Philippa hanging out at the Collingswood Book Festival today. You can join her today, Saturday October...
david1170
Oct 41 min read
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Amplifiers turned to ten
‘Heavy Sounds In The West’ by Hans Verbeke and Onno Hesselink reviewed by Djordje Miladinovic of Thoughts Words Action...  Heavy Sounds...
david1170
Oct 44 min read
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Punk-rock, poetry, politics and belly-laughs
Punk-rock, poetry, politics and belly-laughs all for the price of a pint. Go and see James Domestic in Colchester. James Domestic’s...
david1170
Oct 42 min read
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It's Not JUST About The Fall
With his superb new book, ' Not JUST About The Fall: 50 adventures in a post-punk paradise ', Sunday Times best-selling author (well,...
david1170
Sep 252 min read
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Old Tricks, New Treats
OLD TRICKS, NEW TREATS is book three of the BAG OF TRICKS trilogy: a compilation of short stories about San Francisco punks in the early...
david1170
Sep 253 min read
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Economic uncertainty, political turbulence, and youthful restlessness
Thoughts Words Action reviews ‘ My Altercation: The Bandung Melodic Punk Scene 1995-2008 ’ by Prabu Pramayougha .  Punk rock histories...
david1170
Sep 254 min read
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CHARLIE HARPER EVERYWHERE!
Charlie Harper's brilliant autobiography ' An Anarchy of Demons ' is OFFICIALLY PUBLISHED by Earth Island Books now. This means that...
david1170
Sep 84 min read
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A testimony to love and durability
Bill Sassenberger’s recent roadtrip to promote his excellent ‘ Toxic Shock Records: Assassin of Mediocrity ’ book, alongside his...
david1170
Sep 84 min read
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Ruby Dee Philippa at book fairs in New jersey and Pennsylvania
Tis the season to attend book fairs and readings so on Saturday 4th October 4th, Ruby Dee Philippa will be hanging out at the Earth...
david1170
Sep 81 min read
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Insurrection at Housmans
David Insurrection will be back in London speaking about his ' Anarcho-Punk: Music and Resistance in London, 1977 - 1988 ' at Housmans...
david1170
Sep 81 min read
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A Country Fit for Heroes: Volume Two is progressing well
The ever active Ian Glasper is keeping busy with both music and writing. He’s currently working on 'A Country Fit for Heroes: Volume...
david1170
Aug 311 min read
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Charlie Harper and James Domestic join us for Hastings Book Fair
The Book Fair is one of the highlights of the upcoming @hastingsbookfestival and @hastings_book_festival_fringe. It runs from 11am to 4pm...
david1170
Aug 291 min read
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Outside Left review Descenes and Discords
Howard Wuelfing's anthology of his fanzines is a time capsule of the 80's US underground music scene. Alan Rider cracks it open... Â ...
david1170
Aug 293 min read
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The Dust Trail Twins hit the road again
THIS WEEKEND the Dust Trail Twins head out on the road to hit four cities!!Bill Sassenberger & Sluggo Cawley will each be spinning mostly...
david1170
Aug 291 min read
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