Phaidon Oh So Pretty: Punk in Print 1976-1980 "Toby Mott" (9780714872759)

Phaidon “Oh So Pretty: Punk in Print 1976‑1980” — product description “Oh So Pretty: Punk in Print 1976‑1980” is the definitive visual compendium of British punk subculture, produced by the prestigious publisher Phaidon. This 512‑page volume offers a raw and authentic portrait of the era when DIY Do It Yourself ethics challenged conventional society and mass culture. The book gathers 500 unique artifacts from Toby Mott’s private collection—including underground fanzines, concert posters, flyers, and pins from both well‑known and niche bands, designers, clubs, and political groups. Although punk began as a musical movement, it quickly forged a instantly recognizable, bold aesthetic. Today, these once‑ephemeral materials form an invaluable narrative about history, social classes, art, and the groundbreaking shift in visual culture at the turn of the 1970s and 1980s. Author — Toby Mott foreword by Rick Poynor Publisher — Phaidon Binding — softcover, 512 pages Language — English Unique collection of 500 authentic printed artifacts from British punk 1976‑1980 Extensive selection of fanzines, flyers, concert posters and pins from the birth of the DIY movement Archival material curated by renowned artist and collector Toby Mott Introduction by acclaimed design critic and founder of “Eye” magazine — Rick Poynor Format: 21.5 × 28 cm ISBN: 9780714872759 Perfect coffee‑table‑book addition for fans of punk music, graphics, history and subcultures