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We Got Power! : Hardcore Punk Scenes from 1980s Southern California by Jordan Schwartz and David Markey (2012, Hardcover)
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PublisherBazillion Point S
ISBN-10193595007X
ISBN-139781935950073
eBay Product ID (ePID)27038753323
Product Key Features
Book TitleWe Got Power! : Hardcore Punk Scenes from 1980s Southern California
Number of Pages306 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2012
TopicGenres & Styles / Punk, Customs & Traditions
IllustratorYes
GenreMusic, Social Science
AuthorJordan Schwartz, David Markey
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight60.3 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width12 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"Essential reading... the funniest of the local mags"-- Matt Groening, 1983 "Celebrating the hardcore punk scene of 1980s Southern California... a new book by zine gods David Markey and Jordan Schwartz"-- LA Weekly "Simply put, [this] is a history lesson for the novice and nerd alike, packed to the spine with pictures and essays that'll blow the mind and flare the nostrils."-- AOL Noisecreep "Stunning and beautiful"-- AP "Fascinating reading and a fun time to relive a dangerous era in the safety of your own home."--The Aquarian Weekly "The essays are sometimes anecdotal, sometimes reflective, but never maudlin. And photographs--nearly 400 of them, hard-boiled and loving simultaneously--capture the decrepit L.A. landscape and its wasted youth"-- LA Record, "Essential reading... the funniest of the local mags"-- Matt Groening, 1983 "Celebrating the hardcore punk scene of 1980s Southern California... a new book by zine gods David Markey and Jordan Schwartz"-- LA Weekly "Simply put, [this] is a history lesson for the novice and nerd alike, packed to the spine with pictures and essays that'll blow the mind and flare the nostrils."-- AOL Noisecreep "Stunning and beautiful"-- AP "With no physical mecca for SoCal punks to revisit, the photos and the book on a whole serve as a yearbook for SoCal dropouts who changed the world."-- Inked Mag "Fascinating reading and a fun time to relive a dangerous era in the safety of your own home."-- The Aquarian Weekly "The essays are sometimes anecdotal, sometimes reflective, but never maudlin. And photographs--nearly 400 of them, hard-boiled and loving simultaneously--capture the decrepit L.A. landscape and its wasted youth"-- LA Record, "Essential reading... the funniest of the local mags"--Matt Groening, 1983"Vital to understanding the birth of American punk rock... an essential addition to the history of a movement"--Los Angeles Times"Celebrating the hardcore punk scene of 1980s Southern California... a new book by zine gods David Markey and Jordan Schwartz"--LA Weekly"One of the most thorough and lush compendiums of any punk movement"--Dangerous Minds"There are no rose-colored glasses, zero phoned-in memories, and no homogenized takes; gritty, raw, and real as real can get is the tone delivered on every page."--Metal Army America"This is a book of human stories, funny and sad and tragic... It offers a reminder that what separates the heroes from the burnouts can be just a stroke of luck, or a twist of fate."--The Wire"Absolutely stunning"--Creative Loafing"Stunning and beautiful"--AP"A yearbook for SoCal dropouts who changed the world."--Inked"A seriously impressive collection of hardcore punk alumni"--Terrorizer [5/5 stars]"A fearless mix of insight and irreverence... beautifully produced... you'll be inspired"--RTE (Radio-TV Ireland) [5/5 stars]"A history lesson for the novice and nerd alike, packed to the spine with pictures and essays that will blow the mind and flare the nostrils"--AOL Noisecreep"The pair's gritty, deadpan photos captured the bands, DIY venues, and SoCal vagrants that would eventually define an entire subculture... stunning"--The Fader"Hundreds of gloriously candid photographs... meticulously curated and fantastically edifying."--Decibel"The true, on-the-ground account... essential"--Metal Hammer [UK]"We Got Power! gives a great impression of the scene's liveliness, the fans' intense devotion to the music, the audience's intimacy with the performers and the excitement of being part of something new."--Los Angeles Review of Books "[An] entertaining trip back in time... funny and enthusiastic."--Chicago Reader"The stark, often beautiful imagery presents an intimate portrayal of West Coast punk in the late '70s and early '80s. With the accompanying personal reminiscences of turmoil and tenacity, which add depth and evocative context, it is a fantastic document of the scene's emergence."--PopMatters"Phenomenal... Essential reading."--Bakersfield Californian"Reports from the frontlines of the huge and thriving Los Angeles scene... with first-hand accounts from some of its biggest luminaries"--VH1"An easy-to-digest scrapbook of candid photos and unbelievable tales from an indelibly interconnected group of friends reminiscing about the crazy, spastic, possibly drug-addled moments when hardcore peaked."--The Long Beach Post"An intimate portrayal of the early hardcore movement."--Rebel Ink Magazine"To flesh things out, the book integrates essays from scene participants like Henry Rollins, Keith Morris, Mike Watt, Joe Carducci (SST), Vandal's Steve Human, Tony Reflex of Adolescents, and other artists, filmmakers, players, scenesters, and members of Black Flag."--Pitchfork"Amazing! Get it if you have any interest in Californian punk and hardcore!"--Daniel P. Carter, BBC Radio 1 Rock Show"The essays are sometimes anecdotal, sometimes reflective, but never maudlin. And photographs--nearly 400 of them, hard-boiled and loving simultaneously--capture the decrepit L.A. landscape and its wasted youth"--LA Record"A nostalgic trip through the past for those who lived it, but an anthropological case study of a lesser-known subculture, and quite simply, a work of art"--The Los Angeles Beat, "Essential reading... the funniest of the local mags"-- Matt Groening, 1983 "Celebrating the hardcore punk scene of 1980s Southern California... a new book by zine gods David Markey and Jordan Schwartz"-- LA Weekly "Simply put, [this] is a history lesson for the novice and nerd alike, packed to the spine with pictures and essays that'll blow the mind and flare the nostrils."-- AOL Noisecreep "Stunning and beautiful"-- AP "Stunning"-- The FADER "With no physical mecca for SoCal punks to revisit, the photos and the book on a whole serve as a yearbook for SoCal dropouts who changed the world."-- Inked Mag "Fascinating reading and a fun time to relive a dangerous era in the safety of your own home."-- The Aquarian Weekly "The essays are sometimes anecdotal, sometimes reflective, but never maudlin. And photographs--nearly 400 of them, hard-boiled and loving simultaneously--capture the decrepit L.A. landscape and its wasted youth"-- LA Record, "Essential reading... the funniest of the local mags"--Matt Groening, 1983 "Vital to understanding the birth of American punk rock.. an essential addition to the history of a movement."-- The Los Angeles Times "One of the most thorough and lush compendiums of any punk movement"--Dangerous Minds "There are no rose-colored glasses, zero phoned-in memories, and no homogenized takes; gritty, raw, and real as real can get is the tone delivered on every page."--Metal Army America "Celebrating the hardcore punk scene of 1980s Southern California... a new book by zine gods David Markey and Jordan Schwartz"-- LA Weekly "It's amazing! Get it if you have any interest in Californian punk & hardcore!"--Daniel P. Carter, BBC Radio 1 Rock Show "Reports from the frontlines of the huge and thriving Los Angeles scene...with first-hand accounts from some of its biggest luminaries"--VH1 "A history lesson for the novice and nerd alike, packed to the spine with pictures and essays that will blow the mind and flare the nostrils."-- AOL Noisecreep "Stunning and beautiful"-- AP "The pair's gritty, deadpan photos captured the bands, DIY venues, and SoCal vagrants that would eventually define an entire subculture...stunning"-- The Fader "With no physical mecca for SoCal punks to revisit, the photos and the book on a whole serve as a yearbook for SoCal dropouts who changed the world."-- Inked Mag "Fascinating reading and a fun time to relive a dangerous era in the safety of your own home."-- The Aquarian Weekly "The essays are sometimes anecdotal, sometimes reflective, but never maudlin. And photographs--nearly 400 of them, hard-boiled and loving simultaneously--capture the decrepit L.A. landscape and its wasted youth"-- LA Record, "Essential reading... the funniest of the local mags"--Matt Groening, 1983"Vital to understanding the birth of American punk rock... an essential addition to the history of a movement"--Los Angeles Times"Celebrating the hardcore punk scene of 1980s Southern California... a new book by zine gods David Markey and Jordan Schwartz"--LA Weekly"One of the most thorough and lush compendiums of any punk movement"--Dangerous Minds"There are no rose-colored glasses, zero phoned-in memories, and no homogenized takes; gritty, raw, and real as real can get is the tone delivered on every page."--Metal Army America"This is a book of human stories, funny and sad and tragic... It offers a reminder that what separates the heroes from the burnouts can be just a stroke of luck, or a twist of fate."--The Wire"Absolutely stunning"--Creative Loafing"Stunning and beautiful"--AP"A yearbook for SoCal dropouts who changed the world."--Inked"A seriously impressive collection of hardcore punk alumni"--Terrorizer [5/5 stars]"A fearless mix of insight and irreverence... beautifully produced... you'll be inspired"--RTE (Radio-TV Ireland) [5/5 stars]"A history lesson for the novice and nerd alike, packed to the spine with pictures and essays that will blow the mind and flare the nostrils"--AOL Noisecreep"The pair's gritty, deadpan photos captured the bands, DIY venues, and SoCal vagrants that would eventually define an entire subculture... stunning"--The Fader"Hundreds of gloriously candid photographs... meticulously curated and fantastically edifying."--Decibel"The true, on-the-ground account... essential"--Metal Hammer [UK]"We Got Power! gives a great impression of the scene's liveliness, the fans' intense devotion to the music, the audience's intimacy with the performers and the excitement of being part of something new."--Los Angeles Review of Books "[An] entertaining trip back in time... funny and enthusiastic."--Chicago Reader"The stark, often beautiful imagery presents an intimate portrayal of West Coast punk in the late ¿s and early ¿s. With the accompanying personal reminiscences of turmoil and tenacity, which add depth and evocative context, it is a fantastic document of the scene's emergence."--PopMatters"Phenomenal... Essential reading."--Bakersfield Californian"Reports from the frontlines of the huge and thriving Los Angeles scene... with first-hand accounts from some of its biggest luminaries"--VH1"An easy-to-digest scrapbook of candid photos and unbelievable tales from an indelibly interconnected group of friends reminiscing about the crazy, spastic, possibly drug-addled moments when hardcore peaked."--The Long Beach Post"An intimate portrayal of the early hardcore movement."--Rebel Ink Magazine"To flesh things out, the book integrates essays from scene participants like Henry Rollins, Keith Morris, Mike Watt, Joe Carducci (SST), Vandal's Steve Human, Tony Reflex of Adolescents, and other artists, filmmakers, players, scenesters, and members of Black Flag."--Pitchfork"Amazing! Get it if you have any interest in Californian punk and hardcore!"--Daniel P. Carter, BBC Radio 1 Rock Show"The essays are sometimes anecdotal, sometimes reflective, but never maudlin. And photographs--nearly 400 of them, hard-boiled and loving simultaneously--capture the decrepit L.A. landscape and its wasted youth"--LA Record"A nostalgic trip through the past for those who lived it, but an anthropological case study of a lesser-known subculture, and quite simply, a work of art"--The Los Angeles Beat, "Essential reading... the funniest of the local mags"-- Matt Groening, 1983 "Celebrating the hardcore punk scene of 1980s Southern California... a new book by zine gods David Markey and Jordan Schwartz"-- LA Weekly "Simply put, [this] is a history lesson for the novice and nerd alike, packed to the spine with pictures and essays that'll blow the mind and flare the nostrils."-- AOL Noisecreep "Stunning and beautiful"-- AP "The pair's gritty, deadpan photos captured the bands, DIY venues, and SoCal vagrants that would eventually define an entire subculture...stunning"-- The Fader "With no physical mecca for SoCal punks to revisit, the photos and the book on a whole serve as a yearbook for SoCal dropouts who changed the world."-- Inked Mag "Fascinating reading and a fun time to relive a dangerous era in the safety of your own home."-- The Aquarian Weekly "The essays are sometimes anecdotal, sometimes reflective, but never maudlin. And photographs--nearly 400 of them, hard-boiled and loving simultaneously--capture the decrepit L.A. landscape and its wasted youth"-- LA Record, "Essential reading...the funniest of the local mags"--Matt Groening, 1983 "Vital to understanding the birth of American punk rock...an essential addition to the history of a movement"-- Los Angeles Times "Celebrating the hardcore punk scene of 1980s Southern California... a new book by zine gods David Markey and Jordan Schwartz"-- LA Weekly "One of the most thorough and lush compendiums of any punk movement"--Dangerous Minds "There are no rose-colored glasses, zero phoned-in memories, and no homogenized takes; gritty, raw, and real as real can get is the tone delivered on every page."--Metal Army America "Absolutely stunning"-- Creative Loafing "Stunning and beautiful"-- AP "A yearbook for SoCal dropouts who changed the world."-- Inked "A seriously impressive collection of hardcore punk alumni"-- Terrorizer [5/5 stars] "A fearless mix of insight and irreverence...beautifully produced...you'll be inspired"-- RTE (Radio-TV Ireland) [5/5 stars] "A history lesson for the novice and nerd alike, packed to the spine with pictures and essays that will blow the mind and flare the nostrils"-- AOL Noisecreep "The pair's gritty, deadpan photos captured the bands, DIY venues, and SoCal vagrants that would eventually define an entire subculture...stunning"-- The Fader "Hundreds of gloriously candid photographs... meticulously curated and fantastically edifying."-- Decibel "The true, on-the-ground account... essential"-- Metal Hammer [UK] "The stark, often beautiful imagery presents an intimate portrayal of West Coast punk in the late ¿s and early ¿s. With the accompanying personal reminiscences of turmoil and tenacity, which add depth and evocative context, it is a fantastic document of the scene's emergence."--PopMatters "Phenomenal... Essential reading."-- Bakersfield Californian "Reports from the frontlines of the huge and thriving Los Angeles scene...with first-hand accounts from some of its biggest luminaries"--VH1 "An easy-to-digest scrapbook of candid photos and unbelievable tales from an indelibly interconnected group of friends reminiscing about the crazy, spastic, possibly drug-addled moments when hardcore peaked."-- The Long Beach Post "To flesh things out, the book integrates essays from scene participants like Henry Rollins, Keith Morris, Mike Watt, Joe Carducci (SST), Vandal's Steve Human, Tony Reflex of Adolescents, and other artists, filmmakers, players, scenesters, and members of Black Flag."--Pitchfork "Amazing! Get it if you have any interest in Californian punk and hardcore!"--Daniel P. Carter, BBC Radio 1 Rock Show "The essays are sometimes anecdotal, sometimes reflective, but never maudlin. And photographs--nearly 400 of them, hard-boiled and loving simultaneously--capture the decrepit L.A. landscape and its wasted youth"-- LA Record "A nostalgic trip through the past for those who lived it, but an anthropological case study of a lesser-known subculture, and quite simply, a work of art"-- The Los Angeles Beat, "Essential reading... the funniest of the local mags"--Matt Groening, 1983 "Vital to understanding the birth of American punk rock... an essential addition to the history of a movement."-- The Los Angeles Times "One of the most thorough and lush compendiums of any punk movement"--Dangerous Minds "A fearless mix of insight and irreverence...beautifully produced...you'll be inspired"-- RTE (Radio-TV Ireland) [5/5 stars] "There are no rose-colored glasses, zero phoned-in memories, and no homogenized takes; gritty, raw, and real as real can get is the tone delivered on every page."--Metal Army America "Celebrating the hardcore punk scene of 1980s Southern California... a new book by zine gods David Markey and Jordan Schwartz"-- LA Weekly "It's amazing! Get it if you have any interest in Californian punk & hardcore!"--Daniel P. Carter, BBC Radio 1 Rock Show "Reports from the frontlines of the huge and thriving Los Angeles scene...with first-hand accounts from some of its biggest luminaries"--VH1 "A history lesson for the novice and nerd alike, packed to the spine with pictures and essays that will blow the mind and flare the nostrils."-- AOL Noisecreep "Absolutely stunning."-- Creative Loafing , Atlanta "Stunning and beautiful"-- AP "The stark, often beautiful imagery presents an intimate portrayal of West Coast punk in the late ¿s and early ¿s. With the accompanying personal reminiscences of turmoil and tenacity, which add depth and evocative context, it is a fantastic document of the scene's emergence."--PopMatters "Excellent"--The Onion A/V Club "The true, on-the-ground account... essential"-- Metal Hammer [UK] "The pair's gritty, deadpan photos captured the bands, DIY venues, and SoCal vagrants that would eventually define an entire subculture...stunning"-- The Fader "Hundreds of gloriously candid photographs, meticulously curated and fantastically edifying."-- Decibel Magazine "With no physical mecca for SoCal punks to revisit, the photos and the book on a whole serve as a yearbook for SoCal dropouts who changed the world."-- Inked Mag "A seriously impressive collection of hardcore punk alumni"-- Terrorizer [5/5 stars] "Phenomenal... Essential reading."-- The Bakersfield Californian "An easy-to-digest scrapbook of candid photos and unbelievable tales from an indelibly interconnected group of friends reminiscing about the crazy, spastic, possibly drug-addled moments when hardcore peaked."-- The Long Beach Post "Fascinating reading and a fun time to relive a dangerous era in the safety of your own home."-- The Aquarian Weekly "The essays are sometimes anecdotal, sometimes reflective, but never maudlin. And photographs--nearly 400 of them, hard-boiled and loving simultaneously--capture the decrepit L.A. landscape and its wasted youth"-- LA Record
Photographed byColver, Edward
Dewey Decimal306.1097949022
SynopsisIn 1979, punk was over . . . but by 1981, hardcore was born. As teenagers in 1981, David Markey and his best friend Jordan Schwartz founded We Got Power!, a fanzine dedicated to the first-generation hardcore punk music community in their native Los Angeles. Their text captured the early punk spirit of Black Flag, the Minutemen, Social Distortion, Suicidal Tendencies, and Hüsker Dü at the height of their powers. Meanwhile, their amazing photographs captured the dilapidated houses, abandoned storefronts, and disaffected youth culture of the early Reagan era. Never before seen, except in crude fanzine form, these detailed and richly narrative photos are now collected to present an intimate document a uniquely fertile creative moments., As teenagers in 1981, David Markey and his best friend Jordan Schwartz founded We Got Power, a fanzine dedicated to the hardcore punk music community in their native Los Angeles. Their text and cameras captured the early punk spirit of Black Flag, the Minutemen, Social Distortion, Youth Brigade and many others at the height of their precocious punk powers. In the process, the duo's amazing photographs also captured the dilapidated suburbs, abandoned storefronts and dereliction of the era - a rubble strewn social apocalypse that demanded a youth uprising!, In 1979, punk was over . . . but by 1981, hardcore was born. As teenagers in 1981, David Markey and his best friend Jordan Schwartz founded "We Got Power , " a fanzine dedicated to the first-generation hardcore punk music community in their native Los Angeles. Their text captured the early punk spirit of Black Flag, the Minutemen, Social Distortion, Suicidal Tendencies, and Husker Du at the height of their powers. Meanwhile, their amazing photographs captured the dilapidated houses, abandoned storefronts, and disaffected youth culture of the early Reagan era. Never before seen, except in crude fanzine form, these detailed and richly narrative photos are now collected to present an intimate document a uniquely fertile creative moments."
LC Classification NumberHM646
