Price: $14.95
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The debut novel from Akashic’s new imprint, Punk Planet Books. Also check out the smash hits How the Hula Girl Sings, Tender as Hellfire, and The Boy Detective Fails.
“A funny, hard-rocking first-person tale of teenage angst and discovery.” ―Booklist
“Captures the loose, fun, recklessness of midwestern punk.” ―MTV.com
Hairstyles of the Damned is an honest, true-life depiction of growing up punk on Chicago’s south side: a study in the demons of racial intolerance, Catholic school conformism, and class repression. It is the story of the riotous exploits of Brian, a high school burnout, and his best friend, Gretchen, a punk rock girl fond of brawling. Based on the actual events surrounding a Chicago high school’s segregated prom, this work of fiction unflinchingly pursues the truth in discovering what it means to be your own person.
Publisher : Akashic Books, Ltd.; First Edition (September 1, 2004)
Language : English
Paperback : 278 pages
ISBN-10 : 188845170X
ISBN-13 : 978-1888451702
Lexile measure : 1130L
Item Weight : 9 ounces
Dimensions : 5.3 x 0.9 x 7.6 inches
Customers find the book relatable, with one mentioning it reminds them of their youth and another noting how it provides insight into a nearly defunct scene. The writing style receives positive feedback for being well-articulated and unique.
