{"title":"Mahon Murphy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMahon Murphy\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling exploration of contemporary Arts \u0026amp; Culture, inviting readers into vibrant narratives that challenge conventional perspectives. His works, including titles like \u003cem\u003eS.O.B.’s Don’t Be Swindle\u003c\/em\u003e, blend sharp social commentary with engaging storytelling to reflect the complexities of modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect insightful observations delivered through a distinctive voice that captures both the wit and grit of cultural experience. Murphy’s writing delves into themes of identity, creativity, and society, making his books thought-provoking additions to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sobs-dont-be-swindle-by-mahon-murphy-9798765108963","title":"S.O.B.’s Don’t Be Swindle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book chronicles the Kyoto\/Kansai 1980s hardcore punk scene through the album \u003cem\u003eDon’t Be Swindle\u003c\/em\u003e by S.O.B., with a focus on Kyoto’s main venues and the networks they created.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eApart from being the centre of Japan’s cultural heritage, Kyoto is home to one of Japan’s leading avant-garde art and music scenes. The Kyoto University-affiliated venue Seibu Kodo has historically been the focus of this scene, creating an ethos and organisational core which hosted major international acts such as Frank Zappa and Talking Heads while pushing more local experimental and political acts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hardcore punks in Kyoto, most of whom were high-school dropouts, borrowed the organisational structure and interacted with Seibu Kodo and its committees to create their own scene. By focusing on the seminal hardcore album \u003cem\u003eDon’t Be Swindle\u003c\/em\u003e by S.O.B. and using rich archival material, this book explains the connections and entanglements of space and scene in 1980s punk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471575892204,"sku":"9798765108963","price":38.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9798765108963-s-o-b-s-don-t-be-swindle.jpg?v=1775247139"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mahon-murphy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}