Sequel to Grammy-nominated bestseller Under the Big Black Sun , continuing the up-close and personal account of the L.
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More Fun in the New World follows the progression of the first decade of L.
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Readers will find themselves rooting for the purists of Punk juxtaposed with the MTV-dominating rock superstars of the time who flaunted a born to do this, it couldn\'t be easier attitude that continued to fuel the flames of new music.
In addition to stories of success, the book also offers a cautionary tale of an art movement that directly inspired commercially diverse acts such as Green Day, Rancid, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Wilco, and Neko Case.
And renowned artist/illustrator Shepard Fairey, filmmaker Allison Anders, actor Tim Robbins, and pro-skater Tony Hawk each contribute chapters on punk\'s indelible influence on the artistic spirit.
Along with many returning voices, More Fun in the New World weaves in the perspectives of musicians Henry Rollins, Fishbone, Billy Zoom, Mike Ness, Jane Weidlin, Keith Morris, Dave Alvin, Louis P rez, Charlotte Caffey, Peter Case, Chip Kinman, Maria McKee, and Jack Grisham, among others.
As with Under the Big Black Sun, the book features stories of triumph, failure, stardom, addiction, recovery, and loss as told by the people who were influential in the scene, with a cohesive narrative from authors Doe and DeSavia.
The book also pays tribute to many of the fallen soldiers of Punk rock, the pioneers who left the world much too early but whose influence hasn\'t faded.
Detailing the eventual splintering of Punk into various sub-genres, the second volume of John Doe and Tom DeSavia\'s west coast Punk history portrays the rich cultural diversity of the movement and its characters, the Legacy of the scene, how it affected other art forms, and ultimately influenced mainstream pop culture. Punk scene, with 50 rare photos Picking up where Under the Big Black Sun left off, More Fun in the New World explores the years 1982 to 1987, covering the dizzying pinnacle of L.
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Sequel to Grammy-nominated bestseller Under the Big Black Sun , continuing the up-close and personal account of the L.
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