Spoke: Images and Stories from the 1980s Washington, DC Punk Scene

I've really enjoyed this tome of stories and pictures from the days of DC's punk underground. I remember the scene, and I'm happy that this shows me a bit of what I remember, and of course a lot of things that I never knew or saw. Makes me wish for a time machine. And a potion of youth.

What a great book! It's a quick read with some fantastic photos but I love the interviews. Get it!

Great book

Great book!

Scott focuses on a time and place, and coveys what it was like. I saw the first era of bands profiled in Spoke, and I played in one of them: Government Issue. I left the D.C. area in 1983, a year before Scott started going to shows as a 12-year-old, and so I appreciate reading about how the scene evolved. Some people say that the book does not fully cover the music scene in and around Washington, D.C. The same has been said about Scott's documentary, Salad Days. But that misses the point: Scott set out to make a film and a book that's a labor of Scott's love. So there's no point in asking why so-and-so's band was not included. Spoke is well produced, and contains incredible photos, band histories and anecdotes. If you took part in the scene, or just loved the music that came out of it, get this book. I believe you'll value owning it.

Great book. The hardcover piece has so many great pix, bands and anecdotes from the scenesters. its clean, big, and cool. Love it.

Loved the personal stories from the bands. Fun read. Beautifully put together.

I love this bands, and the little history. Perfect to my memories to understand the records I listen of that bands!!!

Perfect condition!! thanx a lot