I bought this RARE book in London, when I lived there, some time in the 70s. I left the UK in 1979, after ten years as an American political refuge, because I did not support the Vietnam War, and the FBI were hounding my family. Long story! Anyway, the sticker is still on the book, and it says I paid two pounds and 50 pence. Good investment, because Abe's Books, and Amazon want over $1, 000 for this puppy! It did not take long for the binding to disintegrate, as it is very poorly made. I am looking into what it costs to have it professionally re bound. For now I am asking $800. 00, until I get more information, but it looks like $200 is close, according to what I have read. Apparently there is a cheap reprint, but this is the first edition, and will only go up in value.

Paperback. Condition: Acceptable, First Edition, First Printing. Big O Publishing Limited, London, 1978. Owners name ( photographer with work in the Tate and MOMA) in inside. 11. 75 x 8. 25 in. 30 x 21 cm. 95 pages with numerous black and white and color photographic images throughout. Various photographers. Design and layout by Edward Barker. Front cover design by Archie Schwert. Back cover design by Ralf Jederaszczyk. BOOK CONDITION: Acceptable, binding undone. Good condition throughout, with one pages with minimum damage on edges. ( Page 73). Highly collectible copy of a rare and fragile book often found in lesser condition. One of the holy grails of Punk books! Very hard to find a copy that hasn't fallen apart. In 1976 Punk Rock was rejected by the music industry, the media and established venues. Despite this on 1st January 1977 THE ROXY CLUB, LONDON WC2, opened exclusively for Punk Rock. The Roxy Club became the focal point of this new phenomenon. In its short intense existence the club featured every available Punk band. Then on 23rd April 1977 the club changed hands. But not before the spirit had been captured." from the preface. Credited to the late Michael Dempsey, who was manager for The Adverts (one of the bands pictured). Features early punk bands including The Damned, The Slits, Wire, Siouxsie & the Banshees, The Clash, Penetration, Buzzcocks, X Ray Spex, The Heartbreakers and others.

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Las Vegas, Nevada.