About the book
This book is your gateway to the safety-pinned, leather-clad, mohawk-toting, anti-establishment, and generally badass Punk movement.
What makes punk... punk? We might all know the Sex Pistols from the opening bar of their songs. But how do we place the punk movement in the context of the wider zeitgeist of the time? And how do the various international offshoots of punk - American, British, Australian - intersect and overlap? Well, that's precisely what DJ and author Steve Wide explains in this book.
In these pages, Steve explains the social climate of Thatcherism, along with a detailed timeline of foundational bands (as well as connected artists, like Damien Hurst, and other subversive genres like Britpop). There are breakdowns of the most iconic punk artists, as well as fashion designers, record labels, DJs, producers, engineers and magazines - all of which applied their own layer to the punk patchwork. There are deep dives into controversies, rivalries, and band breakups. And lastly, there's a dissection of how evolutions of punk carry on today, in recorded music and in wider pop culture.
If you, or someone close to you, is obsessed with the nitty-gritty of the Punk movement, then this book is a must-have.
Editions of A Field Guide to Punk
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781925811759
Read an Excerpt
This book is your gateway to the safety-pinned, leather-clad, mohawk-toting, anti-establishment, and generally badass Punk movement.
What makes punk... punk? We might all know the Sex Pistols from the opening bar of their songs. But how do we place the punk movement in the context of the wider zeitgeist of the time? And how do the various international offshoots of punk - American, British, Australian - intersect and overlap? Well, that's precisely what DJ and author Steve Wide explains in this book.
In these pages, Steve explains the social climate of Thatcherism, along with a detailed timeline of foundational bands (as well as connected artists, like Damien Hurst, and other subversive genres like Britpop). There are breakdowns of the most iconic punk artists, as well as fashion designers, record labels, DJs, producers, engineers and magazines - all of which applied their own layer to the punk patchwork. There are deep dives into controversies, rivalries, and band breakups. And lastly, there's a dissection of how evolutions of punk carry on today, in recorded music and in wider pop culture.
If you, or someone close to you, is obsessed with the nitty-gritty of the Punk movement, then this book is a must-have.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Field Guide to Punk about?
This book is your gateway to the safety-pinned, leather-clad, mohawk-toting, anti-establishment, and generally badass Punk movement.
What makes punk... punk? We might all know the Sex Pistols from the opening bar of their songs. But how do we place the punk movement in the context of the wider zeitgeist of the time? And how do the various international offshoots of punk - American, British, Australian - intersect and overlap? Well, that's precisely what DJ and author Steve Wide explains in this book.
In these pages, Steve explains the social climate of Thatcherism, along with a detailed timeline of foundational bands (as well as connected artists, like Damien Hurst, and other subversive genres like Britpop). There are breakdowns of the most iconic punk artists, as well as fashion designers, record labels, DJs, producers, engineers and magazines - all of which applied their own layer to the punk patchwork. There are deep dives into controversies, rivalries, and band breakups. And lastly, there's a dissection of how evolutions of punk carry on today, in recorded music and in wider pop culture.
If you, or someone close to you, is obsessed with the nitty-gritty of the Punk movement, then this book is a must-have.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Field Guide to Punk?
The Arts > Music > Music: styles and genres > Popular music
Where can I read a sample of A Field Guide to Punk?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781925811759
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Field Guide to Punk?
Steve Wide
Who is the Publisher of the book A Field Guide to Punk?
Rizzoli
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Field Guide to Punk is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781925811759)
Where can I buy A Field Guide to Punk online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy A Field Guide to Punk from below
Where can I buy A Field Guide to Punk?