Aaron Cometbus is a drummer, lyricist, and author of the seminal punk rock zine, Cometbus. He describes himself as a "punk anthropologist," delving into the depths of punk subculture through his writing. His work focuses on authentic depictions of the lives and thoughts of those on the fringes of society. His writing is raw, honest, and insightful, offering a unique window into a world often overlooked.
Told in personal interviews, this is the collective story of a punk community in an unlikely town and region, a hub of radical counterculture that drew artists and musicians from throughout the conservative South and earned national renown. číst celé
A collection of the classic, out-of-print issues of Cometbus magazine, the follow-up to Despite Everything (Last Gasp, 2003), the best-of collection from the first two decades of the magazine. Add Toner includes 'Lanky', a novella, 'Back to the Land', an oral history of the children of hippie homesteaders, plus 60 more short stories and interviews. The text is lovingly handwritten, interspersed with bold graphics and illustrations.