--- product_id: 10318622 title: "American Hardcore (Second Edition): A Tribal History" price: "£18.13" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/10318622-american-hardcore-second-edition-a-tribal-history store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # American Hardcore (Second Edition): A Tribal History **Price:** £18.13 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** American Hardcore (Second Edition): A Tribal History - **How much does it cost?** £18.13 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/10318622-american-hardcore-second-edition-a-tribal-history) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description American Hardcore (Second Edition): A Tribal History [Blush, Steven, Petros, George] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. American Hardcore (Second Edition): A Tribal History Review: Informative Look at Hardcore History - "American Hardcore: A Tribal History" is like a backstage pass to the wild world of hardcore punk, and it totally blew me away. Steven Blush breaks down the whole scene, from the gritty music to the hardcore lifestyle. It's not just about the tunes; it digs into the real-life stuff, the ups and downs, and the attitude that shaped a whole subculture. The stories and firsthand accounts make it feel like you're right there in the pit. If you want a no-nonsense, in-your-face look at the roots of hardcore, this book is it. Hardcore fan or not, it's a killer ride through a crucial piece of music history that's just too cool to miss. Review: Punk As F**K - I first purchased this book in 2001, a short while after it was originally published. It blew my mind with the coverage, well-known bands and forgotten regional bands, punk fashion, poster art, pretty much everything D.I.Y. I first was exposed to Hardcore in early 1982 and absorbed everything that I could about this fresh, exciting subculture that was perceived as a real threat to people back in the early 80's. The harassment I experienced was nothing compared with punks in large American cities at this time. The Quincy punk episode did alot of damage to the scene, portraying punks as psycho killers. That fact wasn't covered in the book, but it brings back memories of the time period. Anyways, the new, expanded version of AMERICAN HARDCORE is just as good, if not better than the original. LOTS of different pictures added, more gig flyers, as well as interviews with the Beastie Boys and Moby (Vatican Commandos) were added, which were not in the original book. Hats off to Steven Blush who worked so hard on this book and the expanded content he added. Whether you were there at the time to experience the original hardcore scene, or got into it after the fact, this is a must-have book that covers almost everything that was vital to that original time. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #952,423 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #279 in Punk Music (Books) #1,720 in Music History & Criticism (Books) #2,540 in Popular Culture in Social Sciences | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (229) | | Dimensions | 7 x 1 x 10 inches | | Edition | Second | | ISBN-10 | 1932595899 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1932595895 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 408 pages | | Publication date | October 19, 2010 | | Publisher | Feral House | ## Images ![American Hardcore (Second Edition): A Tribal History - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Tz+MkZ87L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Informative Look at Hardcore History *by T***N on December 2, 2023* "American Hardcore: A Tribal History" is like a backstage pass to the wild world of hardcore punk, and it totally blew me away. Steven Blush breaks down the whole scene, from the gritty music to the hardcore lifestyle. It's not just about the tunes; it digs into the real-life stuff, the ups and downs, and the attitude that shaped a whole subculture. The stories and firsthand accounts make it feel like you're right there in the pit. If you want a no-nonsense, in-your-face look at the roots of hardcore, this book is it. Hardcore fan or not, it's a killer ride through a crucial piece of music history that's just too cool to miss. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Punk As F**K *by B***S on July 1, 2011* I first purchased this book in 2001, a short while after it was originally published. It blew my mind with the coverage, well-known bands and forgotten regional bands, punk fashion, poster art, pretty much everything D.I.Y. I first was exposed to Hardcore in early 1982 and absorbed everything that I could about this fresh, exciting subculture that was perceived as a real threat to people back in the early 80's. The harassment I experienced was nothing compared with punks in large American cities at this time. The Quincy punk episode did alot of damage to the scene, portraying punks as psycho killers. That fact wasn't covered in the book, but it brings back memories of the time period. Anyways, the new, expanded version of AMERICAN HARDCORE is just as good, if not better than the original. LOTS of different pictures added, more gig flyers, as well as interviews with the Beastie Boys and Moby (Vatican Commandos) were added, which were not in the original book. Hats off to Steven Blush who worked so hard on this book and the expanded content he added. Whether you were there at the time to experience the original hardcore scene, or got into it after the fact, this is a must-have book that covers almost everything that was vital to that original time. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE essential USHC book, in expanded format. *by R***. on November 22, 2013* There's a ton of information in this book-sort of a U.S. equivalent of the UK "The Day The Country Died" book. Tons of bands, from the big names to the ultra-obscure acts. So much information that they couldn't fit into the movie (which is excellent also.) Highly recommended for fans of early 80's USHC. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/10318622-american-hardcore-second-edition-a-tribal-history](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/10318622-american-hardcore-second-edition-a-tribal-history) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*