{"product_id":"the-psychic-soviet-9781617757662","title":"The Psychic Soviet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Everything author-slash-punk-icon Ian Svenonius says is interesting, and this book of satirical essays--originally published in 2006, now back in print--proves it . . . You'll laugh until you cry.\" --\u003cem\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA new, expanded collection of essays and articles from one of the mainstays of the Washington, DC, underground rock and roll scene, \u003cem\u003eThe Psychic Soviet\u003c\/em\u003e is Ian F. Svenonius's groundbreaking first book of writings. The selections are written in a lettered yet engaging style, filled with parody and biting humor that subvert capitalist culture, and cover such topics as the ascent of the DJ as a star, the \"cosmic depression\" that followed the defeat of the USSR, how \u003cem\u003eSeinfeld\u003c\/em\u003e caused the bankruptcy of modern pop culture, and the status of rock and roll as a religion. The pocket-sized book is bound with a durable bright-pink plastic cover, recalling the aesthetics of Mao's \u003cem\u003eLittle Red Book\u003c\/em\u003e, and perfect for carrying into the fray of street battle, classroom, or lunch-counter argument.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIan F. Svenonius\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the underground best sellers \u003ci\u003eSupernatural Strategies for Making a Rock 'n' Roll Group\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCensorship Now!!\u003c\/i\u003e He was also the host of VBS.tv's \u003ci\u003eSoft Focus\u003c\/i\u003e, where he interviewed Mark E. Smith, Genesis P. Orridge, Chan Marshall, Ian MacKaye, and others. As a musician he has created more than twenty albums and countless singles in various rock and roll combos (Chain \u0026amp; the Gang, Weird War, The Make-Up, The Nation of Ulysses, etc.). He lives in Washington, DC.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akashic Books, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50544919937298,"sku":"9781617757662","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_45f744cc-5617-4f02-af2d-9aae1981b197.jpg?v=1731538302","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-psychic-soviet-9781617757662","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}