V. Vale

Andrea Juno

Angry Women

Industrial Culture Handbook

This classic guide to little-known films neglected by the film-criticism establishment features interviews with Herschell Gordon Lewis, Russ Meyer, Ray Dennis Steckler, Ted V. Mikels, Larry Cohen, and others who dared to make independent feature films their way, without bowing to a committee or focus group. This is an oblique how-to manual, covering everything from financing, distribution, lighting, camerawork and acting, to publicity, marketing and screenwriting. Would-be filmmakers as well as scholars will find much inspiration and enlightenment in this volume, which has been used in college film classes. In-depth interviews focus on philosophy, while anecdotes entertain as well as illuminate theory. Lists of recommended films, an A-Z directory, and quotations are also included.

Incredibly Strange Films

An exploration of vinyl recordings (mostly c.1950-1980), largely neglected by the music criticism establishment, gleaned from the collections of such individuals as Lypsinka, The Cramps, Eartha Kitt, and Phantom Surfers/Untamed Youth.

Incredibly Strange Music

Modern Primitives: An anthropological inquiry into a contemporary social enigma-the increasingly popular revival of ancient human decoration practices such as symbolic/deeply personal tattooing, multiple piercings, and ritual scarification. "Primitive" actions which rupture conventional confines of behavior & aesthetics are objectively scrutinized. In context of the death of global frontiers, this volume charts the territory of the last remaining underdeveloped source of first-hand experience: the human body. Book jacket.

Modern Primitives

Literary criticism. Cultural studies. Highly acclaimed as a science fiction writer, J.G. Ballard far transcends that label. Ballard has dilineated an updated mythology and philosophy coherent for our times, ranging from his investigation of the psychosexual significance of the car crash (in CRASH) to the barbarism latent in a new vertical condominium (in HIGH-RISE). In this strikingly illustrated volume, encompassing interviews and a wealth of rare selections from every aspect of Ballard's career, introduce yourself to the advanced thinking of a major contemporary writer. Highly recommended as both an introduction an a tribute to this remarkable writer. -- The Washington Post.

J. G. Ballard

Lydia Lunch

Marian Wallace

In these uncensored, easy-to-read yet not dumbed-down interviews, Lydia Lunch spiritedly discusses her personal history and some of the many creative collaborations that have spiced up her life, art and travels. A master of cutting through creative gordian-knots, she discusses how she evolved her unique style of guitar-playing and song-writing. Simplicity and originality are the hallmarks of her recent Teenage Jesus and the Jerks concert performance tours. Lydia has not only survived but thrived as she has traveled the world making art, music, performance and installations -- always on her own terms. An incarnation of female Nietzschean will, Lydia Lunch continually surprises, provokes and evokes dark laughter in these "you-are-there" transcribed conversations. Hopefully, after reading this book, every reader will be inspired to make art, create blasphemous thoughts, and change the world...

Mike Ryan

Ballard's books have remained fresh decades after they were first published, and the thoughts collected in J.G. Ballard: Quotes have worn equally as well. Small enough to fit in a pocket, this book brings together J. G. Ballard's trenchant thoughts on music, film, celebrity, the rise of corporate media, the death of reality, and much more. Grouped by topics such as "Sex: Relationships, Sex x Technology equals the Future, Pornography" and "Surrealism, Imagination," these quotes are both concise and clear, and provide a strong beacon for readers who are used to a baffling daily assault of advertisements, phone calls, and e-mails. They are also an excellent resource to help readers better understand Ballard's novels, which stand among the most visionary, provocative literature of the 20th century. A Ballardian glossary, the essay "Guide to Virtual Death," and a bibliography round out this excellent resource.

Quotes

An enduring bestseller since its first printing in 1991, Angry Women equipped a new generation of women with an expanded vision of what feminism could be, influencing Riot Grrrls, college curricula and beyond. Featuring, Diamanda Galas, Lydia Lucnh, Karen Finley, Susie Bright, Annie Sprinkle, Kathy Acker, bell hooks and Wanda Coleman.

"Swing!" is the first book to tell the history of the new swing movement sweeping the country. "Remarkably exhaustive, " ("New York Times"). Details bands, clothes, hairstyles, dancing, vintage cars, top 100 records, A-Z of swing bands--it's a "bible" for swing enthusiasts. "Definitive."--"Washington Post." 365 photos.

The New Retro Renaissance

Swing!

Swing! The New Retro Renaissance (V/Search)

John Sulak

an Investigation of Contemporary Ritual (Re/Search)

Modern Pagans

Pranks! (Re-Search # 11)

"Tales, advice and dark humor from citizens of the eternal underground"--from page [4] of cover.

Henry Rollins, Jello Biafra, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Billy Childish : Interviews

Real Conversations

An enduring best-seller since its first printing,in 1991. Angry Women has been equipping a new,generation of women with an expanded vision of,what feminism could be, influencing Riot Grrrls,neo-feminists, lipstick lesbians and suburban,breeders alike. A classic textbook widespread now,on many courses. The most influential book on,women, culture and radical theology since The,Second Sex. Features Diamanda Galas, Lydia Lunch,Sapphire, Karen Finley, Annie Sprinkle, Susie,Bright, bell hooks, Kathy Acker and more.

"Incendiary interviews with independent publishers: Meat hook ; Housewife Turned Assassin ; Crap Hound ; Fat Girl ; Beer Frame ; Thrift Score ; Mystery Date ; Outpunk ; AK Distribution ; X-Ray ; Bunnyhop. These interviews capture all the excitement associated with uncensored freedom of expression, while offering insight, inspiration and delight. Also includes: "How to" tips to create a great zine without money ; Better living thru creative scams & pranks ; Queerpunk, Riot Grrrl, Fat Girl--your friends ; A history of pre-zine rebel publishing ; Thrift Store shopping confidential."--back cover.

Zines!

Controversial science fiction writer, J.G. Ballard, tells of his unorthodox upbringing in Shanghai in the 1940's. Ballard has achieved acclaim for works such as Empire of the Sun, and controversy over Crash, which investigates the psychosexual significance of the car crash. The book includes an article on Ballard Mythmaker of the 20th Century by William S. Burroughs, and chapter one of Crash, plus Ballard's introduction to the French edition.

Andrew Hickey

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