20th October 2016

Pureprint prints Oh So Pretty: Punk in Print

Publishing powerhouse Phaidon is celebrating one of Britain’s most definitive subcultures with the launch of new book Oh So Pretty: Punk in Print 1976-80. Presenting 500 artefacts - such as zines, gig posters, flyers and badges - from the iconic and obscure personalities that defined a generation of political activism and social change, the new book will inspire nostalgia in anyone who witnessed the movement in progress.

Capturing the DIY spirit of an era that saw people turn their mutually agreed frustrations and beliefs into an instantly recognisable aesthetic that quickly became know as punk, the book immortalises objects recognised for narrating the story a subculture that changed fashion, art and music landscapes forever, but were often deemed disposable and of little value.

This compelling ode to anarchy is a visual masterpiece, and its production value a far cry from the battered objects showcased between its covers. Working closely with Phaidon to create a book that will be treasured for years to come, Pureprint has printed the 512 page publication’s cover on 350GSM Elliott Baxter Invercote G with the pages printed on Denmaur’s 53GSM Stora Creamy High Bulk 2.4 vol.

You can pick up a copy of Oh So Pretty: Punk in Print 1976-1980 from 15 October.

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