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Hardcore California: A History of Punk and New Wave

by Peter Belsito

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Generally acknowledged as the best study - both written and photographed - of the California hardcore scene. Album cover graphics in colour, hundreds of photos of bands and good text. Over 600 bands mentioned.

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Languages: English
Media: Paper
ISBNs: 2
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Published: 1981
Genres: Music, Nonfiction, Art & Design, History, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 784.5
LCC: ML3534 .H37

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