{"product_id":"more-fun-in-the-new-world-the-unmaking-and-legacy-of-l-a-punk","title":"More Fun in the New World: The Unmaking and Legacy of L.A. Punk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThis sequel to Grammy-nominated bestseller \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eUnder the Big Black Sun \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003econtinues the up-close and personal account of the L.A. punk scene—and includes fifty rare photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePicking up where \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eUnder the Big Black Sun\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleft off, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eMore Fun in the New World\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexplores the years 1982 to 1987, covering the dizzying pinnacle of L.A.'s punk rock movement as its stars took to the national—and often international—stage. Detailing the eventual splintering of punk into various sub-genres, the second volume of John Doe and Tom DeSavia's west coast punk history portrays the rich cultural diversity of the movement and its characters, the legacy of the scene, how it affected other art forms, and ultimately influenced mainstream pop culture. The book also pays tribute to many of the fallen soldiers of punk rock, the pioneers who left the world much too early but whose influence hasn't faded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eUnder the Big Black Sun,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe book features stories of triumph, failure, stardom, addiction, recovery, and loss as told by the people who were influential in the scene, with a cohesive narrative from authors Doe and DeSavia. Along with many returning voices, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eMore Fun in the New World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e weaves in the perspectives of musicians Henry Rollins, Fishbone, Billy Zoom, Mike Ness, Jane Weidlin, Keith Morris, Dave Alvin, Louis Pérez, Charlotte Caffey, Peter Case, Chip Kinman, Maria McKee, and Jack Grisham, among others. And renowned artist\/illustrator Shepard Fairey, filmmaker Allison Anders, actor Tim Robbins, and pro-skater Tony Hawk each contribute chapters on punk's indelible influence on the artistic spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to stories of success, the book also offers a cautionary tale of an art movement that directly inspired commercially diverse acts such as Green Day, Rancid, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Wilco, and Neko Case. Readers will find themselves rooting for the purists of punk juxtaposed with the MTV-dominating rock superstars of the time who flaunted a \"born to do this, it couldn't be easier\" attitude that continued to fuel the flames of new music. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eMore Fun in the New World\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efollows the progression of the first decade of L.A. punk, its conclusion, and its cultural rebirth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby John Doe (Author), Tom DeSavia (Author)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaperback, 336 Pages, Published June 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HACHETTE BOOK GROUP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47867836825787,"sku":"9780306922138","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/0444\/7419\/files\/914dhf5NchL._SL1500.jpg?v=1779644407","url":"https:\/\/shop.skirball.org\/products\/more-fun-in-the-new-world-the-unmaking-and-legacy-of-l-a-punk","provider":"Audrey's Museum Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}