Theta House

Literature & Fiction

Dodge, Jim X

Genre Fiction

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Anarchist Atheist Punk Rock Teacher: A Memoir of Struggle, Grief, Philosophy and Hope

Arts & Photography

McKee, Dan

Music

"I am a punk and a Buddhist, And I'm not conflicted at all." Wisdom of the Punk Buddha is the perfect amalgamation of thoughtful poetry and the accumulated wisdom of a lifetime of Buddhist philosophy and knowledge and devotion to the punk scene. Built around a series of easy to digest life lessons. It's a book that poses a simple question - "Do you want to be better person? Do you want to be better tomorrow than you were today?" If the answer is yes, then your journey to punk rock and personal enlightenment begins here... Tim Cundle, Mass Movement A mixture of very enjoyable punk poetry and Buddhist thought... designed to help you make sense of the world and your place in it. This book shows that a lot of punk rock thoughts and ideas can be found in Buddhism, if you look at it the way Sam Marsh does. Tony Whatley, Suspect Device Wisdom of the Punk Buddha teaches us about true punk rock ethos, principles of Buddhism, love, peace, unity, wisdom, and many other topics through a comprehensive collection of thoughtfully written poems. The author shares his thoughts, observations, and criticism but also takes time to explain some background too. Wisdom of the Punk Buddha is a must read for every bookworm punkrocker. Djordje Miladinovic, Thoughts Words Action

Wisdom of the Punk Buddha

Marsh, Sam

Poetry

Short Skirts and Whiskey Shots captures that liminal part of our lives, that time past adolescence, yet before adulthood. This collection is deeply rooted in the people and the streets of New York City. It thrives in the bars, the clubs, the tenements, the subway. It celebrates the dirty streets, the beer soaked nights, and those who sweat liquor. It explores the idiosyncrasies, the innocence, the excesses of the city.\nFrom a tenement building in Alphabet City that had not changed much since the turn of the century to the trendy clubs and dark bars this collection explores, finds, loses, and regains itself. It claims the space and the right to be reckless, as a woman. It explores the uncertainty of being on your own for the first time, exploring the world, and getting a little lost along the way. It veers off the intended path, it course corrects, it celebrates what we learn on those detours. It does not make apologies.

Short Skirts and Whiskey Shots: Tales of nights I shouldn't have made it home alive

Janov, Andrea

The Grief Of Godless Games

Audsley, Joe T

Erotica

The Grief of Godless Games. Everyone knew the truth all over the world. Religion had died, and gods didn't exist. A war on the brink of resolution, the Edokand'i Emperor extends an unprecedented invitation to the King of the invading Solstic. Yet, with peace within reach, the world around them begins to change. Witnessing the unimaginable, Akkael, the King's brother, can only stand by as mountains rise from the sea, causing fissures beneath his feet. Tragically, he is unable to save his own daughter from the chaos that unfolds. But that is not the end for Akkael. In death, he awakens to a cruel new reality-he finds himself in someone else's body. More than a mere resurrection, he discovers a staggering ability: the power to inhabit the bodies of those who kill him. Haunted by the suspicion that his daughter's demise was no mere accident, he is determined to uncover the truth. Some might see his newfound gift as a curse. But, to Akkael, it is ample opportunity for revenge. "If the Vikings invaded Heian period Japan, within an imaginative fantasy setting." "Time manipulation, body swapping, unnatural disasters, and eldritch horrors. What more could you want?" "Funny, heartfelt, and shocking at every turn. You never anticipate what will happen next."

My Punk Rock Life: The Photography of Marla Watson

Marla Watson

Growing up as a rebellious teenager in the suburbs of Los Angeles, hanging out at gigs and gaining access to the now-legendary bands of the era, Marla Watson is now unleashing her rarely seen hardcore punk photography from the early 1980's in this new book entitled 'My Punk Rock Life'.\n"I never considered myself to be a professional photographer but more of a historian. Regardless, I took some pretty great photos right alongside some of the greats like Edward Colver, Alison Braun and Glen E. Friedman. In late 1983 I travelled to London for two months and took pictures of all my favourite punk bands of that era. Life is a lot of fun when you are young and unencumbered. My negatives have been safely stored in my attic until the Covid years when I had extra time on my hands to scan them and create a book."\nMarla's book emphasises the fans point of view. Reaching out to both friends and strangers to write short pieces about what it felt like to be a punk back then, including personal stories and experiences. The feedback so far has been massively positive from the likes of Ian Mackaye, Jello Biafra, Keith Morris, Mike Burkett, Jeff Nelson and others, many of whom are featured in the book.\n"A crucial document on the early days of US hardcore!"\n"A great archive of that time period. The bands, the people, the venues... everything is so well documented."\n"Marla paints an excellent picture of the SoCal punk scene during the 80s with her photography and anecdotes."\nMarla started taking pictures at Los Angeles punk shows in the early 1980's, just as the US punk hardcore scene was emerging. This was her salvation. She made a press pass and stood on the side of the stage with her camera during all those amazing shows. She has collected the photography from that experience of a lifetime into this 254 page book. 
With over 300 high quality and rarely seen images from the infancy of the hardcore punk scene featuring seminal acts such Black Flag, Minor Threat, The Dead Kennedys, The Misfits, The Damned, Circle Jerks, Bad Religion, The Vandals, Channel 3, The Adicts, Stiff Little Fingers, Shattered Faith, Fear, White Flag, Youth Brigade, Social Distortion, The Angry Samoans, Battalion of Saints, Redd Kross, 7 Seconds, Suicidal Tendencies, Descendents, Bad Brains, Discharge, UK Subs, The Clash, The Varukers, The English Dogs, T.S.O.L, The Lewd, Subhumans, Red Scare, Ill Repute, The Pandoras, The Blades, The Bangs, The Toy Dolls, Sin 34, GBH, The Dickies, DOA, and the list goes on! 
These photos have sat in a box, untouched for forty years. Now Marla is sharing her photography with the world in her first book; 'My Punk Rock Life'.

Watson, Marla

Photography & Video

A Hardcore Heart: Adventures in a D.I.Y. Scene

Biographies & Memoirs

Gamage, David

Arts & Literature

Punks In The Willows

Cf, Alex

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