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The Punk Buddha is back!
Sam Marsh returns with his new book ‘ A Poke In The Third Eye ’ continuing from where he left off with the superb ‘ Wisdom of the Punk...
david1170
May 292 min read


Sound providing a base for fury
The Freedom Book Review, a blog and zine by the longest established anarchist book shop in the UK, and where we happened to run a book...
david1170
May 272 min read


What if we were water?
'What if we were water' is a collection of poetry with only one aim; to tackle the trauma that's passed on from previous generations. It...
david1170
May 271 min read


It's Tricky Business
Rockabilly Royalty Ruby Dee Turns to Publishing Fiction with a Three Book Series. “Bag of Tricks” arrived in March 2025 and “Tricky...
david1170
May 243 min read


When Lars met Charlie
Here's a photo of Lars Fredriksen hanging out with Charlie Harper . Lars has posted it, saying " Sir Charles and I back in 2014 somewhere...
david1170
May 232 min read


Working from within
There’s a great new review of DaN McKee’s superb book, ‘ Anarchist Atheist Punk Rock Teacher ’, by the Personal Punk blog, here: ...
david1170
May 233 min read


This Is My Everything
Starting a band is a lot like a romantic relationship. You spend time together, find that common spark, and live through emotions and...
david1170
May 232 min read


A great day at the bookstore
Fresh back from his visit to Canada, Bill Sassenberger was at the Barnes & Noble in Tucson, Arizona, the first location in town to have...
david1170
May 211 min read


A day out in Norwich
Thanks to everyone who came along to visit the Earth Island Books stall at Norwich Forum, it kept us busy for the day! We had loads of...
david1170
May 211 min read


A Better World Is Possible
Have you seen Alex CF’s brilliant ‘Punks In The Willows’ or ‘Raccoon Starts A Band’ books yet? These superb books will remind you that a...
david1170
May 211 min read


Ease your Post-Eurovision Emptiness
Learn what it’s really like behind the scenes in the run up to that big songing thing that was on over the weekend. If you’ve not got it...
david1170
May 211 min read


Punk & Post-Punk, #14.1, is out now
The latest issue of Punk & Post-Punk, #14.1, is out now online, with printed copies going out to subscribers very soon. All the contents...
david1170
May 195 min read


Charlie Harper confirmed for Rebellion Literary Festival 2025
We are delighted to announce that Charlie Harper has been confirmed to appear at the Rebellion Festival Literary Stage this summer. A...
david1170
May 132 min read


It’s the Norwich indie book fair this weekend
The Norwich Indie Book & Zine Fair is fast approaching now and we will be there this weekend. We’ll be returning to The Forum to...
david1170
May 131 min read


Love for music, rebellion and the love for my partner
For decades, Bill Sassenberger has been a vital figure in the American punk underground, championing independent music through his label...
david1170
May 126 min read


Steve Ignorant reviews Anarcho-Punk
Watch this video review by Steve Ignorant, vocalist of Crass, of David Insurrection’s new book ‘ Anarcho-Punk: Music and Resistance in...
david1170
May 91 min read


UK Subs announce Charlie Harper’s autobiography
The U.K. Subs have announced that Charlie Harper's forthcoming autobiography ‘An Anarchy of Demons’ is available to pre-order now from...
david1170
May 82 min read


Open your GOB
GOB is a new FREE poetry night starting in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, at The Hunter Club. The first gig is on Thursday 29th May, an open...
david1170
May 81 min read


Always look on the bright side of life…
Hope Lye at Street Voice UK clearly enjoyed herself reading Ian Shipley’s final collection of poetry, ‘ Daft Punk Verse and a flick of...
david1170
May 81 min read


Spent launches this Wednesday – a Molotov cocktail of punk poems and stories
Paul Case’s ‘ Spent ’ is a searing mix of poetry and prose hurled straight at the heart of late capitalism. Navigating the chaos of punk,...
david1170
May 51 min read
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