Zerox Machine: Punk, Post-Punk and Fanzines in Britain, 1976-1988 - Paperback
by Matthew Worley (Author)
A visual history of the artists, fans, and fanzines of widely influential British punk.
Zerox Machine is an immersive journey through the vibrant history of British punk and its associated fanzines from 1976 to 1988. Drawing on an extensive range of previously unpublished materials sourced from private collections across the United Kingdom, Matthew Worley describes and analyzes this transformative era, providing an intimate glimpse into the hopes and anxieties that shaped a generation. Far more than a showcase of covers, Zerox Machine examines the fanzines themselves, offering a rich tapestry of firsthand accounts, personal stories, and subcultural reflections. With meticulous research and insightful analysis, this book captures the spirit and essence of British youth culture, shedding new light on a pivotal movement in music history and offering a unique alternative history of Britain in the 1970s and '80s.Matthew Worley is professor of modern history at the University of Reading. He has written widely about British culture and politics in the twentieth century, including numerous books and articles on punk and punk-related cultures. He is cofounder of the Subcultures Network and occasionally works with the artist Scott King as Crash!.
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