Oh So Pretty: Punk in Print 1976-1980

By Toby Mott

A compelling visual portrait of a time, place, and subculture that raised a middle finger to modern society

Oh So Pretty: Punk in Print 1976-80 is an unrivalled collection of visually striking ephemera from Britain's punk subculture. It presents 500 artefacts - 'zines, ' gig posters, flyers, and badges - from well-known and obscure musical acts, designers, venues, and related political groups. While punk was first and foremost a music phenomenon, it reflected a DIY spirit and instantly recognizable aesthetic that was as raw and strident and irrepressible as the music. As disposable as the items in this book once were, together they tell a story about music, history, class, and art, and document a seismic shift in society and visual culture.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 071487275X
• ISBN13: 9780714872759
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: Phaidon Press, Incorporated
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.5" x 11.1"