A List of Written References on Punk Music
Books, zines and magazines on punk abound. If you're looking for written material on punk music, history or bands, here's a great place to start.
My Mother Wears Combat Boots
With My Mother Wears Combat Boots, Citizen Fish's Jessica Mills has truly created a parenting guide for the rest of us.
With My Mother Wears Combat Boots, Citizen Fish's Jessica Mills has truly created a parenting guide for the rest of us.
Punk 365 - Holly George-Warren
Punk 365 is a hefty little volume that does well to document punk through photos.
Punk 365 is a hefty little volume that does well to document punk through photos.
My First Time: A Collection Of First Punk Show Stories
My First Time: A Collection Of First Punk Show Stories is simply what the title implies...
My First Time: A Collection Of First Punk Show Stories is simply what the title implies...
Review - Jim Lindberg - Punk Rock Dad
In Punk Rock Dad, Pennywise frontman Jim Lindberg discusses what it means to be in a band and responsible for raising three little girls.
In Punk Rock Dad, Pennywise frontman Jim Lindberg discusses what it means to be in a band and responsible for raising three little girls.
Nobody Likes You: Inside the Turbulent Life, Times, and Music of Green Day
Mark Spitz has created a book on the band that is in-depth and interesting, with minimal amounts of the fluff that would appeal to Green Day's teenage fans. In doing so, he has created a book that will appeal to many fans of punk in general, even those who don't like what the band has become today.
Mark Spitz has created a book on the band that is in-depth and interesting, with minimal amounts of the fluff that would appeal to Green Day's teenage fans. In doing so, he has created a book that will appeal to many fans of punk in general, even those who don't like what the band has become today.
Punk: The Whole Story
Depending on what your gauge is, punk's age changes. But if you're gauging it off of the Pistols, Clash and Ramones, it's 30 this month, and here's DK's birthday present.
Depending on what your gauge is, punk's age changes. But if you're gauging it off of the Pistols, Clash and Ramones, it's 30 this month, and here's DK's birthday present.
Maximumrocknroll
For over 20 years, this publication has been dedicated to exposing its readers to underground punk rock, and providing in-depth coverage on punk music and the punk scene in general.
For over 20 years, this publication has been dedicated to exposing its readers to underground punk rock, and providing in-depth coverage on punk music and the punk scene in general.
Essential Books on Punk History
Because punk music managed to develop a rich history in a relatively short period of time, there are many books devoted to the topic. Here are a few recommendations.
Because punk music managed to develop a rich history in a relatively short period of time, there are many books devoted to the topic. Here are a few recommendations.
Alternative Press
The online home of Alternative Press a monthly glossy magazine focused on punk music. Their site features news, downloads and more.
The online home of Alternative Press a monthly glossy magazine focused on punk music. Their site features news, downloads and more.
Factsheet 5
Factsheet 5 is an extensive guide to zines and alternative publications, including a wide range of small-press punk zines. Factsheet 5 began in the '80s and ran until 1998, when it ceased publication. Now, in 2006, it's hitting the stands again.
Factsheet 5 is an extensive guide to zines and alternative publications, including a wide range of small-press punk zines. Factsheet 5 began in the '80s and ran until 1998, when it ceased publication. Now, in 2006, it's hitting the stands again.
punk planet (RIP)
A now defunct bi-monthly magazine out of Chicago punk planet focused on punk music, as well as punk politics and culture. Their Web site still serves as a networking and news site.
A now defunct bi-monthly magazine out of Chicago punk planet focused on punk music, as well as punk politics and culture. Their Web site still serves as a networking and news site.