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More copies of this ISBN:Other titles in the Punk Planet Books series:Hairstyles of the Damnedby Joe Meno
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Hairstyles is an honest depiction of growing up punk on Chicago's south side: a study in the demons of racial intolerance, Catholic school conformism and class repression. It is the story of the riotous exploits of Brian, a high school burnout, and his best friend Gretchen, a punk rock girl fond of brawling. Review:"This is all worthy if familiar stuff...and will entertain readers who find tales of teen misadventure and rock and roll irresistible." Booklist Review:"Written as a first-person narrative, the novel brings Brian to life by making full use of those colorful expletives and sexual jokes that high school boys love so much." School Library Journal Review:"[A] well-observed, often laugh-out-loud funny book you would recommend to young-adult readers...and as prime nostalgia for 30-somethings." Chicago Tribune Synopsis:"Hairstyles" is an honest depiction of growing up punk on Chicago's south side: a study in the demons of racial intolerance, Catholic school conformism and class repression. It is the story of the riotous exploits of Brian, a high school burnout, and his best friend Gretchen, a punk rock girl fond of brawling. Joe Meno won the 2003 Nelson Algren Literary Award and is the author of "Tender as Hellfire" (St. Martin's, 1999) and "How the Hula Girl Sings" (HarperCollins, 2001). His online fictional serial, "The Secret Hand," is published through "Playboy Magazine." His short fiction has been published in "TriQuarterly," "Bridge," "Other Voices Washington Square," and has been broadcast on National Public Radio. He lives in Chicago, and he is a columnist for "Punk Planet" magazine. About the AuthorJoe Meno won the 2003 Nelson Algren Literary Award and is the author of Tender as Hellfire (St. Martin's, 1999) and How the Hula Girl Sings(HarperCollins, 2001). His online fictional serial, The Secret Hand, is published through Playboy Magazine. His short fiction has been published in TriQuarterly, Bridge, Other Voices Washington Square, and has been broadcast on National Public Radio. He lives in Chicago, and he is a columnist for Punk Planet magazine. What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!
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