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Hard Core Logo, first published in 1992, is an epistolary novel acclaimed for its realistic depiction of the life of a punk rock band. Consisting of monologues, conversations, letters, interviews, photographs, and related paraphernalia, Hard Core Logo tells the story of Joe Dick, an unrepentant, true-blue punk rocker whose scarred ideals are renewed when his band reunites for one last shot at rock 'n' roll glory. Hard Core Logo was made into a feature film in 1996; a sequel went into production in February 2010. Michael Turner's other novels include The Pornographer's Poem (Soft Skull Press).
Michael Turner: Michael Turner’s novel Hard Core Logo was made into an indie feature film in 1996 by Canadian director Bruce McDonald; since then, this epistolary novel about a punk rock band’s ill-fated reunion tour has attracted a cult following.
Contents
Acknowledgments / 7
1. Ladies and Gentlemen, Joe Dick / 11
2. First Rehearsal / 27
3. For Immediate Release / 47
4. By Joe’s Calculations / 63
5. Il Presidente at the Wheel / 87
6. Set List by Committee / 105
7. Bucky Got Drunk, Told Stories / 127
8. A New Tune to Practice / 147
9. Something’s Gonna Die Tonight / 167
10. Ladies and Gentlemen, Joe . . . / 191