Print Reviews Archives • Ink 19

Straight Edge: A Clear-Headed Hardcore Punk History
- Print Reviews
- April 5, 2018
Stories and anecdotes survey punk’s “Straight Edge” movement as the youth of America swear off drugs and booze to achieve Nirvana in the mosh pit.
Never Break the Chain
- Print Reviews
- January 10, 2018
A low-level rock and roll journalist sets out to do a fluff piece on a washed-up band and ends up discovering he has a family.
Face to Face: 25 Years of SoCal Punk, The Visual History
- Print Reviews
- November 27, 2017
Stories and pictures show the behind the scenes life of SoCal punk band Face to Face.
Wraith Ladies Who Lunch
- Print Reviews
- November 16, 2017
The spirit of an ancient Egyptian woman deals with the rigors of modern Los Angeles as she works to avoid an ancient relationship.
Live From The Mississippi Delta
- Print Reviews
- November 8, 2017
The birthplace of the blues is captured in the timeless photography of Panny Flautt Mayfield.
For the Sake of Heaviness: the History of Metal Blade Records
- Print Reviews
- September 27, 2017
Founder relates the ups and downs of the long-running metal label.
Return of the Dapper Men
- Print Reviews
- September 6, 2017
A deliciously mysterious book for children of all ages, including you.

Surfside Girls – The Secret of Danger Point
- Print Reviews
- August 30, 2017
Two young girls turn their love of surf into a mysterious adventure complete with ghosts, pirates and romance in this beautifully illustrated young adult book.
Sh*t My President Says
- Print Reviews
- August 2, 2017
Shannon Wheeler illustrates Trumps tweets to try and give context to the social media missives of the polarizing individual.
Spoke: Images and Stories from the 1980s Washington, DC Punk Sce
- Print Reviews
- January 31, 2017
Companion photo book to the documentary Salad Days, an exploration of Washington DC’s trailblazing hardcore punk scene.
Lonely Boy: Tales From A Sex Pistol
- Print Reviews
- January 19, 2017
Steve Jones tells of the Sex Pistols and more in Lonely Boy.
Misery Obscura – The Photography of Eerie Von
- Print Reviews
- January 9, 2017
Intimate early behind the scenes photos of The Misfits, Samhain and Danzig from a man who was with these bands from high school.
Movie Comedians of the 1950s: Defining the New Era of Big Screen
- Print Reviews
- December 21, 2016
An extremely technical look at 12 major comedic films released during the 1950’s. You’ll never look at “Some Like It Hot” the same way again.
Without Getting Killed or Caught
- Print Reviews
- October 14, 2016
Without Getting Killed or Caught: The Life and Music of Guy Clark is a remarkable look at one of the greats.

Bauhaus Undead: The Visual History and Legacy of Bauhaus
- Print Reviews
- October 13, 2016
Beautifully designed coffee table book featuring never before seen photos, collections, and stories from the seminal post-punk band Bauhaus, curated by drummer Kevin Haskins.
Koren Shadmi Love Addict and Jeff Lemire The Underwater Welder
- Print Reviews
- October 11, 2016
Two new graphic novels deal with fatherhood, dating, and time travelling.
In Search of Lost Films
- Print Reviews
- September 6, 2016
Phil Hill takes us down the musty path of missing films and lets us know what the world is missing.
Chaplin’s War Trilogy
- Print Reviews
- July 4, 2016
This thoughtful and well-documented text explores the history of dark comedy in film through the perspective of Charlie Chaplin’s work and his movies about war.
All My Favourite People Are Broken
- Print Reviews
- May 4, 2016
The newly-released third memoir from Canadian author, Brent Jensen, packs particular punch and offers tremendous payoff.
Apocrypha Now
- Print Reviews
- April 21, 2016
Ever wondered about what didn’t get in the Bible? Joe Frietze takes a look at the rest in Apocrypha Now.

Roots of Creation
- Music Reviews
- April 20, 2018
Grateful Dub. Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Tom Rush
- Music Reviews
- April 20, 2018
Voices ( Appleseed Recordings). Review by James Mann.
Serena Jost
- Music Reviews
- April 19, 2018
Up To The Sky (Second Kiss). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Foghat
- Event Reviews
- April 18, 2018
Michelle Wilson braved the elements for a set with the ’70s legends.
J.D. Wilkes
- Music Reviews
- April 17, 2018
Fire Dream (Big Legal Mess / Fat Possum). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Ramen Heads
- Screen Reviews
- April 16, 2018
An in-depth exploration of Japanese Ramen Noodle culture. Yum!
The Breakthrough Voices Spring Concert
- Archikulture Digest
- April 15, 2018
The young actors and actresses serenade us with show tunes and pop standards.
Kings Among Scotland
- Screen Reviews
- April 13, 2018
Anthrax rocks out in this live concert video shot in Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom in early 2017.
Juliana Hatfield Sings Olivia Newton-John
- Music Reviews
- April 13, 2018
Juliana Hatfield Sings Olivia Newton-John (American Laundromat Records) Review by Christopher Long
Liquid Sky
- Screen Reviews
- April 12, 2018
’80s sci-fi cult film makes its long awaited debut on Blu-Ray with a loaded disc from Vinegar Syndrome.