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96 page hardback A4 book featuring 70+ images from a previously unseen collection of photos taken in and around L.A venues between 1978-1980 by Spike Waltzer. Words are provided by ex-LA Times writer Don Snowden. These stunning images capture the mood and energy experienced by British bands playing their first shows on the West Coast, alongside LA local acts and touring legends. Featuring: Blondie, The Clash, John Lydon and PiL, Madness, The Specials, The Selecter, 999, The Cramps, Sham 69, The Undertones, John Cale, X, The Blasters, Stiff Little Fingers and Patti Smith.

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Spike Waltzer
Released01/09/2026Catalog Number9781036972202Learn more