“The Truth of Revolution, Brother.” Punk Philosophy book
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A unique exploration of the philosophy of punk, based on the ideas, beliefs and lives of the people that created the movement.
Backers: 351
Average Pledge Per Backer: £60
Funded: £21,200 of £15,000
Dates: Mar 27th -> May 11th (45 days)
Project By: Lisa, Charlie & Robin
Backers: 351
Average Pledge Per Backer: £60
Funded: £21,200 of £15,000
Dates: Mar 27th -> May 11th (45 days)
Project By: Lisa, Charlie & Robin
£21,200
current pledge level
Last Updated: May 11 @ 14:30 -0400 GMT
141%
of goal
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Latest News
THE TRUTH OF REVOLUTION, BIAFRA 
May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
A great interview yesterday with Jello Biafra in Berlin for the book. Thanks to all that posted questions for us to ask him and to Jello for taking the time out after his European tour. Best quote of the day? "Without Hawkwind there would have been... (Read More)
ANGELS VISITED US IN THE NIGHT TO HELP US SMASH OUR TARGET. WOOHOO!!!! A MASSIVE THANKS!
May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
This is a great day!!!! Thank you very much for staying with us and making this project happen. We're delighted here and the cherry on the cake is that we're interviewing Jello Biafra this afternoon in Berlin at the end of his European tour. If... (Read More)
CRASS'S GEE VAUCHER TO CONTRIBUTE UNIQUE, ONE-OFF PIECE OF ART FOR THE PROJECT
April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
It doesn't get much more exciting than this. The truly talented artist Gee Vaucher, most commonly associated with the black and white, avant-garde and striking images from the Crass label, has agreed to do some very special work for us in the book.... (Read More)
Tick tock - where did the time go?
April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends, We've had a great week topping 70% of our funding goal, interviewing Sid and Zillah of Rubella Ballet and Steve Lake from Zounds, finding a printer and locking in Jello Biafra. Thank you all for the pledges, comments and offers of... (Read More)
Just interviewed Zillah Minx and Sid Truelove of dayglo punk band RUBELLA BALLET and Steve Lake of ZOUNDS
April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
PLAY THIS http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mIXnTIzRcIA "1, 2, 3 go. I've got an ego. It won't let me go. What am I going to do?" Today we spent some wonderful time with Steve Lake of Zounds. Their first EP "Can't Cheat Karma" was released in 1980 through... (Read More)
We top 10K and have a printer!
April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hot on the heels of yesterday’s ace Jello Biafra news, we've not only broken the 10K barrier, but can update you on the book’s production. We’re really chuffed to be able to let everyone know that we’re working with the wonderful... (Read More)
We're doing a little dance here at Punk Philosophy HQ because JELLO BIAFRA HAS AGREED TO JOIN THE PROJECT - WOOHOO!!
April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
And here is Jello doing an amazing performance in 1981....!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Rm-Fu8rBms (warning contains upsetting images) (Read More)
Just interviewed MIKE WATT of the MINUTEMEN, FIREHOSE & THE STOOGES
April 20th - via: kickstarter.com
What a delight to have just interviewed the legendary Mike Watt for the project. Some great material for the book and some stunning photos too! Next interview with Sid and Zillah from Rubella Ballet who have also just released a great new album (Read More)
More original material for the book!
April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
On the day we hit 50% funding (thank you Mr Fox for taking us over that symbolic amount), some more superb contributor news. We've been talking to Vi Subversa (of Poison Girls) today – and she's writing an original piece for the book! How good is... (Read More)
ARTWORK UPDATE: GAYE ADVERT ORIGINAL ART CONTRIBUTION
April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We've just had a sneak preview of an original piece of art that Gaye Advert has contributed to the book and we've got to say its a stunner! Based on the punk theme of disruption, Gaye hasn't pulled her punches. Very exciting indeed and simply... (Read More)
INTERVIEWS UPDATE & OUR 100th PLEDGE!
April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
It’s been quite a day for The Truth of Revolution, Brother. For starters, we’ve hit 100 pledges (thank you Paul Martin)! That’s pretty amazing. And so’s our latest interviewee. How’s this for a punk CV? 1. Founding member of The Clash. 2.... (Read More)
EVE LIBERTINE PERFORMANCE DATES - LONDON
April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends, Eve Libertine (ex Crass) features in our project and has just completed her latest work, an electronic chamber opera with Charles Webber, to be performed in London on 9 and 10 May. It promises to be an extraordinary experience and... (Read More)
ARTWORK UPDATE - JEFFREY LEWIS
April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
As well as being an anti-folk heir to the punk legacy, Jeffrey is an artist and he has agreed to contribute exclusive artwork to the project. Yaaay! (Read More)
SPREADING THE WORD
April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends, Even though you have already helped us by becoming a backer for the project, some of you have asked us if you can do more to spread the word. Thanks to all of you who have done this, all of your efforts to help us achieve our goal... (Read More)
WOOHOO! 40% FUNDED IN 10 DAYS!
April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Good news, the project has just hit 40% funded in 10 days. A massive thanks to all our backers from across the globe who've got involved with the project; from UK to US to Australia to Finland and many more. We're due to confirm further unique,... (Read More)
ARTWORK UPDATE - DAVE KING
April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Great news! Graphic artist, and designer of the Crass Symbol, Dave King has just agreed to contribute a unique artwork to be included in the book. (Read More)
A new Punk Philosophy book by Brixton writer Charlie Waterhouse launches on Kickstarter “The Truth of Revolution, Brother”
April 3rd - via: brixtonbuzz.com
A new book investigating the enduring resonance of the punk movement by local Brixtonian Charlie Waterhouse has launched this week on global crowdfunding site Kickstarter. (Read More)
WE BROKE THE 20% BARRIER IN 4 DAYS, AND ARE NOW ONE THIRD FUNDED AFTER LESS THAN A WEEK
April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Wow!!! It's going really well for the project. Another huge and heartfelt thanks to all of our backers who have contributed so far. You are helping to make this happen and we are looking good for the target. Please keep up the fantastic work and... (Read More)
WE'VE BROKEN THE 20% BARRIER IN FOUR DAYS!
March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
A huge and heartfelt thanks to all of our backers who have contributed so far, we are thrilled by the response we have received from you. The offers of help and the supporting comments are building a real community around this project that can only... (Read More)
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