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Ian Svenonius
The Psychic Soviet
Anthology of essays written by Ian Svenonius (of Weird War, and formerly of The Make-Up, Cupid Car Club, Nation of Ulysses, etc.), this books contains new articles as well as pieces that previously appeared in Index, BBGun, Dot Dot Dot, Sound Collector, Plan B and Weird War World, among others. These brilliant essays inventively expound on essential topics surrounding culture and politics, resulting in an incisive reading of our recent cultural history that is as engaging as it is funny. Not to be missed! Essays include: "The Bloody Latte," "The Responsible Use of Rock 'n' Roll," "The Seinfeld Syndrome," "Rock 'n' Roll as Real Estate," "The Mix Master Race," & "A Warning to Swedish Girls."
His short claymation films, "The Launching of the Dream Weapon" and "The Seduction of Paolo Hewitt", is out now on DVD through Ooga Booga (see below)!
Packaged in a lightweight, pocket-sized edition with a durable plastic cover. Black & white, 220 pages.

$15.98

see also:
Ian Svenonius: The Seduction of Paolo Hewitt DVD

*Ooga Booga presents a free night a The Mountain, in Chinatown L.A., Tuesday March 13th, 9:30 pm-2am, with Ian Svenonius doing a reading/presentation from this book, followed by DJ sets from Ian S. (DJ Name Names) & Calvin Johnson (K Records, Dub Narcotic, Beat Happening), also this night will be the release party for our DVD release of Ian's short claymations (available soon online)!
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