John Doe and Tom DeSavia "More Fun in the New World" Book (2019)

Details: John Doe and Tom DeSavia and friends, "More Fun in the New World: The Unmaking and Legacy of LA Punk," Book (2019, Da Capo Press). Hardcover. 336 pages, 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.10(d). Light shelf wear from shipping. Book contributors include Henry Rollins, Jane Wiedlin, Charlotte Caffey, Pleasant Gehman, Maria McKee, Annette Zilinskas, Allison Anders, Terry Graham, and more!

Grade: NM/M (new stock)

Full Description: This is the acclaimed sequel to Grammy-nominated bestseller Under the Big Black Sun, covering the west coast music scene from 1982-87. Author John (X) Doe & friends put together a cohesive narrative of punk rock, from a diverse & primal art movement to successes & failures, subgenres, co-optation by the mainstream, and influence on the future. So much great writing: Rollins, Jane Wiedlin Peter Case, Keith Morris, too many to count, including visual artists & skateboarders. Some photos. 

Authors: John Doe - a founding member of the legendary band, X, has recorded ten solo records and as an actor, has appeared in over fifty films and television productions. Tom DeSavia is a veteran record and music publishing A&R executive based in Los Angeles, California. DeSavia began his music industry career as a journalist.  

Press: 
NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW, "BEST MUSIC BOOKS OF THE SUMMER"
PASTE MAGAZINE, "BEST AUDIOBOOKS OF 2019"

"...More Fun in the New World will get you diving deep into record bins and streaming services to discover some of the lesser-known bands discussed here, and perhaps more importantly, the book re-contextualizes an era that many have ignored over the years, showing that in many ways the follow-up to the punk explosion was just as influential and exciting as the initial inspiration and chaos that precipitated it."--Bad Feeling Magazine