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Louder Than War review Not Just Bits of Paper
Nathan Brown of Louder Than War has been reading Mickey Penguin and Greg Bull’s superb look back at the 80’s Anarcho-Punk scene, ‘ Not Just Bits of Paper ’… Editors Mickey Penguin and Greg Bull vividly bring the UK anarcho-punk scene of the early 80s to life on the printed page with a collection of first-hand accounts, posters, handouts and other ephemera. Earth Island has worked with the authors to give this book a ten year anniversary reboot with extra content and full co
david1170
Oct 31, 20254 min read


Alex is with Jo on Drive Time
Alex Boucher MBE will be joining Jo Bailey on the Drive Time show at Phoenix FM radio studio from 4.30pm this Thursday (30/10) chatting all about his book, the ’90s indie music scene & venues, also we’ll hear about his exciting new documentary ‘ Three and a Half Minutes of Fame ’. Tune in from 3–6pm for great tunes, fun and chat. 98 FM | DAB | Smart speaker ‘Play Phoenix FM’ | Online | Tunein | Mxcloud #threeandahalfminutesoffame #alexboucher #nineties #indie #altrock #b
david1170
Oct 29, 20251 min read


James Domestic ‘That’s not poetry’ gigs in Colchester
Just a quick reminder that this is happening on SUNDAY at 7:30 and TUESDAY at 8:30. Not many tickets left for Sunday, so grab one while you still can! James' final gigs of the year - a full one hour show, no less! - are this Sunday 26/10 and next Tuesday 28/10 at Colchester Fringe at Coda Colchester (early finishes – James has to get up early for work the next day too!). Please do grab yourself a ticket, link here; https://colchester.ssboxoffice.com/events/james-domestic-
david1170
Oct 24, 20251 min read


THANKS TO THE FANS! CHARLIE’S BOOK REVIEWS
Thank you so much to all of you who have taken the time to make a comment on Charlie Harper’s 'An Anarchy of Demons' book or left a review on an online platform… It really does mean a lot to both Charlie and us, his publishers, Earth Island Books. Here’s a selection of some recent comments in the image below… Thanks again to those who made the comments on the thread we’ve used… if you get time to comment and review please do so. It’s also great to see Charlie Harper @uksubsof
david1170
Oct 24, 20252 min read


Subhumans book back in stock!
SILENCE IS NO REACTION: FORTY YEARS OF SUBHUMANS is the definitive history of one of the best punk bands of all time. With over 640 packed pages it's a Subhumans superfan's dream and you can order this great book now! Formed in Wiltshire, England, in 1980, the Subhumans are rightly held in high regard as one of the best punk rock bands to ever hail from the UK. Over the course of five timeless studio albums and just as many classic EPs, not to mention well over 1000 gigs aro
david1170
Oct 24, 20251 min read


NORWICH INDEPENDENT BOOK & ZINE FAIR
Come along on Saturday 25 th October, from 9am to 5pm for a browse with free entry. Earth Island Books have a stand with all our new books and tote bags to take them away in. There will also be a couple of authors on hand, Sam Marsh and Ray Canham , ready to sign their books - so come and say hello. You might just find your favourite new author! Discover Norwich’s amazing local literary community, with stalls featuring over 35 writers, publishers, zine-makers and other crea
david1170
Oct 24, 20251 min read


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
Oct 21, 20254 min read


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
Oct 19, 20251 min read


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
Oct 19, 20253 min read


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
Oct 19, 20251 min read


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 10, 20252 min read


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 4, 20252 min read


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 4, 20251 min read


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 4, 20254 min read


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 4, 20252 min read


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 25, 20252 min read


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 25, 20253 min read


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 25, 20254 min read


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 8, 20254 min read


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 8, 20254 min read
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