Girls to the front!
"[Punk Women] has a cool, loose vibe and look, like the old ‘zines that fans used to print up themselves. And David A. Ensminger is certainly a fan of the music. His passion is evident on every page...." –Michael Doherty's Music Log
"In addition to honoring big names, Punk Women acknowledges many smaller forces that have paved the way for others across the decades...speaks to the timelessness of their contributions." –ANTIGRAVITY Magazine
This new edition includes 11 new interviews and over 30 new profiles of even more incredible musicians, including Blondie, Neko Case, The Urge, Gang of Four, Pogues, Submission Hold, Fastbacks, Teen Idols, and many more.
In this far-reaching anthology, David Ensminger delves underground to explore the oft-overlooked community of badass women who shaped the punk scene. There is a common thread of women being excluded and gatekept from hardcore music; this book shows that women have been able to overcome those barriers, kick ass, and shred with the best of them. Biographies, interviews, band anecdotes, and never-before-published photos showcase the talent and artistry of bands like Bikini Kill, the Guttersluts, Bratmobile, Spitboy, the Germs, the Slits, and dozens more.
SUBJECT: Music / Punk / Feminism / Microcosm Published / Scene History
PUBLICATION: April 8, 2025
PRICE: $19.99
ISBN: 9781648413506
FORMAT: 288 pages, 6x9", paperback
WHOLESALE: $10.17
CARTON QTY: 40
ART: b&w illustrations
Marketing Notes
- Joins the groundswell of books in recent years that acknowledge and celebrate women and their achievements
- Women's representation in the popular music industry has long been terrible, but is improving
- Appeals to fans of punk rock and culture, music history, feminism, and countercultural studies
David A. Ensminger is a college instructor and the author of many books covering both American roots music and punk rock history. Both The Boston Globe and The Economist have highlighted his research; meanwhile, he writes for publications like Art in Print, The Journal of Popular Music Studies, Houston Press, Trust (Germany), Artcore (Britain), Razorcake, and Maximum Rock'n'Roll. He lives in Houston.
A small, innovative publishing house, Microcosm Publishing specializes in work designed to make the reader feel good about being alive, take an active role in bettering their life, and impact the world around them. Microcosm has developed a reputation for teaching self-empowerment, showing hidden histories, and fostering creativity through challenging conventional publishing wisdom with books and zines about DIY skills, food, politics, and art. Our books are printed in the USA.
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