Not Just Bits of Paper

“Not Just Bits of Paper” is a comprehensive anthology that delves into the anarcho-punk movement of the 1980s. Originally published in 2014, this collection has been reissued in a tenth-anniversary edition, now presented in full color and expanded with additional content.

Enhanced Features of the Tenth-Anniversary Edition:

• Expanded Content: The revised edition boasts an extra fifty pages filled with posters, flyers, and textual narratives that provide deeper insights into the era.
• New Chapters: This edition introduces three new chapters authored by Tim Voss, Mick ‘Skinner’ Baker, and Alistair Livingston. Voss and Baker recount experiences with their teenage punk bands, Necro and Virus V1, respectively, while Livingston offers reflections on The Mob’s album “Let The Tribe Increase.”
• Visual Presentation: Transitioning from its original black-and-white format, the anniversary edition is now in full color, enhancing the visual appeal of the archival materials.

Dedication:

Editors Gregory Bull and Mickey ‘Penguin’ Baxter dedicate this anthology to the unsung heroes of the anarcho-punk movement:

“The pamphleteers, the flyer and poster artists, the squatters, the young punks who put gigs on in the local village hall, and also the young punks who formed bands that no one ever heard of outside their local scenes.”

Acclaim:

The anthology has garnered praise from notable figures within the punk community:

• Colin ‘Colsk’ Latter (Flux of Pink Indians): “Definitely the best book I’ve seen on the anarcho-punk scene. It was so good to read all those personal memories of gigs, fanzines, and friendships forged in an era when we were all so desperate for change.”
• Sean Forbes (formerly of All The Madmen Records and Rough Trade shop W11): “In the eighties the world was seen in black and white, but this book’s tenth-year anniversary edition is presented in full color and opens a world of possibilities.”

Availability:

The tenth-anniversary edition is available in both softcover and hardcover formats and can be purchased directly from Earth Island Books.

This edition serves as both a historical document and a tribute to the anarcho-punk movement, offering readers a vivid glimpse into a transformative era in music and counterculture.