Hardcore – Bazillion Points Books

THE ‘CORE CURRICULUM 2025: Eight Essential Hardcore Punk History Books Set

bazillionpoints — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:11:38 +0000

Twenty lbs. of hardcore history ships today—via UPS in the U.S. Our core of highly energized and exhaustive books detailing the origins of hardcore punk in America and the UK are united to clobber shipping costs and help kick-start your scene. Between the six invaluable tomes, over 1,560 pages (20 lbs./8 kg) of inflammatory, wild-eyed rebellion from the dawn of DIY deliverance in Los Angeles…

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STRAIGHT EDGE: A Clear-Headed Hardcore Punk History, by Tony Rettman

bazillionpoints — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 12:31:52 +0000

New from the author of NYHC: New York Hardcore, 1980–1990! “Fxxcking loved it!!! A great book. Tony Rettman did it once again.”—Mike Ferraro, Judge “This book accurately recalls a counterculture within a counterculture, a movement that changed the course of so many people’s lives, including my own. A crucial and authoritative glance into that world, shining light for fans around the globe on a…

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MISERY OBSCURA: The Photography of Eerie Von, by Eerie Von

bazillionpoints — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 12:55:40 +0000

Exclusive hardcover from Bazillion Points ships today with a limited MISERY OBSCURA lobby card signed by Eerie! “Front row center for some of the most awesomely, brutally theatrical moments in punk rock history…insane amounts of fake blood, studded leather, and devil-locked hair.”—Pitchfork “A fascinating look-behind-the-curtain at some never-before seen photos from those bygone days”—Noisey/

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NYHC: New York Hardcore 1980–1990, by Tony Rettman

bazillionpoints — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:55:07 +0000

From the author of STRAIGHT EDGE: A Clear-Headed Hardcore Punk History! *** “New York City has an energy that you’re not going to find anywhere else. People who have that passionate, driven mindset; they gravitate to New York City. You couldn’t match it anywhere. Even being in that intense environment—you had to come into your own to survive that area.”—John Porcelly, Youth of Today/Shelter •

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UNITED FORCES: An Archive of Brazil’s Raw Metal Attack, 1986-1991, by Marcelo R. Batista

bazillionpoints — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 18:28:13 +0000

“UNITED FORCES recorded the adolescence of Brazilian metal…a broad view of the state of affairs three decades ago.”—Vice Brazil *** Massive 528pp English deluxe hardcover ships today. Order direct for fast-as-a-shark direct delivery. UNITED FORCES is now available worldwide everywhere books are sold. Obrigado! *** “A ground-level view of the underground in Brazil…including early coverage of…

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I’M NOT HOLDING YOUR COAT: My Bruises-and-All Memoir of Punk Rock Rebellion, by Nancy Barile

bazillionpoints — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 00:01:47 +0000

Ships today! Mark your calendars—Nancy Barile to read at the Boston Public Library on Nov. 26! *** “The old punk rock world was full of wanna-be contenders and straight up pretenders, and then there were those that you knew would rise above. Nancy was one of the latter—she was there and solid and supportive, and over the years I’ve watched her take the grit of that old world and use it as a…

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TOUCH AND GO: The Complete Hardcore Punk Zine ’79–’83, by Tesco Vee and Dave Stimson

bazillionpoints — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 18:38:36 +0000

Massive flexibound softcover ships today in full ink-stained glory!!! *** “I was inspired by how fearless and together Touch and Go were. They were really wild and extremely funny.”—Henry Rollins The complete series 1979–1983. Twenty-two issues in one loud, fast volume. ISBN 978-0979616389 • Trade edition with deluxe durable flex binding 576 stiff full-sized pages • Essays by Tesco Vee…

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MY WAR ON WILSHIRE: Black Flag vs. the Wilshire Federal Building…and the Vex, by Michael Pearson * PREORDER SHIPS JUNE 2026 *

bazillionpoints — Sat, 04 Jul 2020 16:59:21 +0000

Portraits of a band on the edge… PREORDERS SHIP JUNE 2026 • ISBN 978-1-935950-78-3 • 80 pages hardcover • Nearly 100 unseen color photos of Black Flag on July 4, 1983, at the Wilshire Federal Bldg, and July 23, 1983, at the Vex • Includes photos of cult opening act Würm, featuring Chuck Dukowski • Early shots of doom metal legends Saint Vitus at the Vex date to before their debut album On…

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TEXAS IS THE REASON: The Mavericks of Lone Star Punk, by Pat Blashill

bazillionpoints — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 23:50:47 +0000

Deluxe hardcover ships worldwide today! *** “Gorgeous Photos of Texas Punk’s Glory Days…Blashill brings Texas punk’s convivial spirit into sharp focus.”—Texas Monthly “A profound experience for me”—Richard Linklater “Teeming with subversive bands, cheap beer, and slam dancing…Blashill also captures the music scene’s intimacy and camaraderie.”—Pitchfork “Captures the energy and anarchy of…

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SUB POP U.S.A.: The Subterranean Pop Music Anthology, 1980–1988, by Bruce Pavitt

bazillionpoints — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 11:24:07 +0000

Ships today in full fiercely independent glory! “For over thirty years, Bruce Pavitt has been at the vanguard of popular culture, artistic trends, and ideas within the communities of the innovative alternative. The insight into this period of rock history could only have been delivered by Bruce, given the unique nature of his experience, vision, and voice.”—Kim Thayil, Soundgarden “Sub Pop is…

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Hardcore – Bazillion Points Books

THE ‘CORE CURRICULUM 2025: Eight Essential Hardcore Punk History Books Set

STRAIGHT EDGE: A Clear-Headed Hardcore Punk History, by Tony Rettman

MISERY OBSCURA: The Photography of Eerie Von, by Eerie Von

NYHC: New York Hardcore 1980–1990, by Tony Rettman

UNITED FORCES: An Archive of Brazil’s Raw Metal Attack, 1986-1991, by Marcelo R. Batista

I’M NOT HOLDING YOUR COAT: My Bruises-and-All Memoir of Punk Rock Rebellion, by Nancy Barile

TOUCH AND GO: The Complete Hardcore Punk Zine ’79–’83, by Tesco Vee and Dave Stimson

MY WAR ON WILSHIRE: Black Flag vs. the Wilshire Federal Building…and the Vex, by Michael Pearson *** PREORDER SHIPS JUNE 2026 ***

TEXAS IS THE REASON: The Mavericks of Lone Star Punk, by Pat Blashill

SUB POP U.S.A.: The Subterranean Pop Music Anthology, 1980–1988, by Bruce Pavitt

MY WAR ON WILSHIRE: Black Flag vs. the Wilshire Federal Building…and the Vex, by Michael Pearson * PREORDER SHIPS JUNE 2026 *