Under the big black sun a personal history of la punk amazonde doe john desavia tom cervenka exene rollins henry various fremdsprachige bucher. Over twenty four chapters from a host of scenesters from the emergent punk scene of los angeles in the late 70s and early 80s john doe et al relate their personal histories and various manifestos in under the big black sun a personal history of la punk its an engaging and endearing read if at times predictably repetitive then again the people places and events might mesh into one but the individuality of the memories is what makes each one special and unique. Under the big black sun explores the nascent los angeles punk rock movement and its evolution to hardcore punk as its never been told before john doe of the legendary band x and co author tom. Explores the nascent los angeles punk rock movement and its evolution to hardcore punk compilers john doe and tom desavia have woven together a story of the legendary west coast scene from 1977 1982 by enlisting the voices of people who were there sharing chapter length tales by them along with personal essays from famous and infamous players in the scene