Punk's Not Dead: Rikki Ercoli's Portraits Bring Dead Stars to Life and Make the Homely Handsome Again

San Francisco's Manic D Press announces the publication of Rikki Ercoli's LEGENDS OF PUNK: Photos from the Vault, a visual feast of black-and-white portraits capturing some of the most notorious rock'n'roll icons from the late '70s and early '80s.

(PRWEB) October 30, 2003

For Immediate Release

CONTACT: Jennifer Joseph

(415) 648-8288

Punk's Not Dead

Rikki Ercoli's Portraits Bring Dead Stars to Life and Make the Homely Handsome Again

San Francisco CA, October 30, 2003 - In these arresting never-before-seen live and backstage photos taken in London, New York, Philadelphia, and other locations, Sid Vicious is alive and sneering, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers barely have a tattoo between them. Deborah Harry of Blondie pouts seductively, and a young DeeDee Ramone glistens with sweat. Even Adam Ant - recently arrested for removing his pants publicly in a London café - struts on stage, sexy and cool. The crowds are moshing and the hairdos are tremendous.

With reunion tours of the Sex Pistols and Bow Wow Wow occurring nationally this season, and the recent deaths of Joey and DeeDee Ramone as well as The Clash's Joe Strummer, punk is back in the news.

Rikki Ercoli's LEGENDS OF PUNK: Photos from the Vault contains previously unpublished images of Sid Vicious, John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten), PIL, Patti Smith, Blondie, The Ramones, The Clash, Circle Jerks, The Dead Boys, Dead Kennedys, DOA, The Exploited, Gang of Four, GBH, Killing Joke, Misfits, X, Richard Hell, Lydia Lunch, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Slits, Bow Wow Wow, Adam Ant, Brian Brain, The Nuns, The Cramps, and more. Other celebs caught in performance or on the scene include Marianne Faithful, Edie the Egg Lady (of John Waters' movie fame), Lance Loud, Nico and Andy Warhol.

About the Author: Philadelphia-born photographer Rikki Ercoli currently lives in San Francisco where he works as photo editor for Falcon Studios. During the prior 12 years, he lived in Bangkok, Thailand where he worked as a freelance commercial photographer.

For additional information, contact Jennifer Joseph/Manic D Press 415-648-8288

Available at bookstores everywhere November 2003

$19.95, Hardcover, ISBN 0-916397-86-6

128 pages, 7 x 10, Music/Photography

About the Publisher: Manic D Press is an award-winning, critically acclaimed publishing company based in San Francisco, specializing in literature, art, and popular culture. With more than 50 titles in print, Manic D Press books are distributed internationally by Publishers Group West.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Jennifer Joseph

Manic D Press

tel + fax 415-648-8288

http://www.manicdpress.com

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