Zerox machine: punk, post-punk and fanzines in Britain, 1976-88

Worley, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3049-8714 (2024) Zerox machine: punk, post-punk and fanzines in Britain, 1976-88. Reaktion, London, pp360. ISBN 9781789148596

Abstract/Summary

Zerox Machine is an immersive journey through the vibrant history of British punk and its associated fanzines from 1976 to 1988. Drawing on an extensive range of previously unpublished materials sourced from private collections across the United Kingdom, Matthew Worley describes and analyses this transformative era, providing an intimate glimpse into the hopes and anxieties that shaped a generation. Far more than a showcase of covers, Zerox Machine examines the fanzines themselves, offering a rich tapestry of first-hand accounts, personal stories, and subcultural reflections. With meticulous research and insightful analysis, this book captures the spirit and essence of British youth culture, shedding new light on a pivotal movement in music history and offering a unique alternative history of Britain in the 1970s and '80s.