The photos and oral history the legendary punk bands Bad Brains, Minor Threat, Fugazi, and others will immediately catch the attention of punk fans worldwide.
The documentary film Salad Days, produced by Scott Crawford, inspired this book. Salad Days has been one of the most successful films about American punk music.
Key photographers include Jim Saah, Cynthia Connolly, Susie J. Horgan, and Jen Thomas.
The photographs and oral history are truly electrifying, capturing a vital period in American music history.
Akashic is well-positioned to connect with punk music fans due to success with previous books like Dance of Days (in its 5th Akashic printing with over 8,000 copies sold), Hard Art, DC 1979, and We Owe You Nothing (in its' 7th printing with over 15,000 copies sold).
