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Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Sat Nov 26, 2016 7:02 pm
by creature

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Tue Nov 29, 2016 10:35 am
by xxxHunterxxx
Thanks for the kind words, Creature. In addition to ordering directly from the publisher, youse can now get the book from Amazon as well. There's very little overlap in content with the Keith Morris bio so if you're interested in the Circle Jerks, you should definitely read both.

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Tue Nov 29, 2016 1:04 pm
by version sound
xxxHunterxxx wrote:There's very little overlap in content with the Keith Morris bio so if you're interested in the Circle Jerks, you should definitely read both.


I don't know the guy who wrote the Keith book, so fuck him.

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Tue Nov 29, 2016 1:36 pm
by xxxHunterxxx
version sound wrote:
xxxHunterxxx wrote:There's very little overlap in content with the Keith Morris bio so if you're interested in the Circle Jerks, you should definitely read both.


I don't know the guy who wrote the Keith book, so fuck him.


Ha. I appreciate your loyalty. I feel obliged to note that the Keith bio is excellent and well worth reading, however.

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Tue Nov 29, 2016 2:00 pm
by version sound
I was just joshin'. I will likely read it eventually.

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Tue Nov 29, 2016 3:41 pm
by JGJR
I ordered directly from Microcosm back in April and see that it hasn't shipped yet, but the release date is tomorrow.

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Tue Nov 29, 2016 4:32 pm
by xxxHunterxxx
JGJR wrote:I ordered directly from Microcosm back in April and see that it hasn't shipped yet, but the release date is tomorrow.


By "tomorrow" do you mean May 17? :lol:

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2016 3:21 pm
by JGJR
xxxHunterxxx wrote:
JGJR wrote:I ordered directly from Microcosm back in April and see that it hasn't shipped yet, but the release date is tomorrow.


By "tomorrow" do you mean May 17? :lol:


I thought it was out next year, but I wonder why the site says 11/30 and why it's already up for pre-order then (that's pretty early). The point is that I really wanna read it.

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Wed Nov 30, 2016 3:30 pm
by version sound
JGJR wrote:
xxxHunterxxx wrote:
JGJR wrote:I ordered directly from Microcosm back in April and see that it hasn't shipped yet, but the release date is tomorrow.


By "tomorrow" do you mean May 17? :lol:


I thought it was out next year, but I wonder why the site says 11/30 and why it's already up for pre-order then (that's pretty early). The point is that I really wanna read it.


Already? I preordered it months ago.

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2016 10:55 am
by JGJR
version sound wrote:
JGJR wrote:
xxxHunterxxx wrote:
JGJR wrote:I ordered directly from Microcosm back in April and see that it hasn't shipped yet, but the release date is tomorrow.


By "tomorrow" do you mean May 17? :lol:


I thought it was out next year, but I wonder why the site says 11/30 and why it's already up for pre-order then (that's pretty early). The point is that I really wanna read it.


Already? I preordered it months ago.


So did I.

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2016 11:14 am
by xxxHunterxxx
JGJR wrote:
version sound wrote:
JGJR wrote:
xxxHunterxxx wrote:
JGJR wrote:I ordered directly from Microcosm back in April and see that it hasn't shipped yet, but the release date is tomorrow.


By "tomorrow" do you mean May 17? :lol:


I thought it was out next year, but I wonder why the site says 11/30 and why it's already up for pre-order then (that's pretty early). The point is that I really wanna read it.


Already? I preordered it months ago.


So did I.


It'll be worth the wait. I've read it about 57 times now in an OCD-esque quest to eliminate all typos and standardize punctuation and let me assure you, it just gets better each time.

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2016 11:47 am
by version sound
I don't mind waiting. I can pretend it's a mail order from SST in the '80s (except I will probably actually get the book in the end).

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2016 12:58 pm
by scannest
xxxHunterxxx wrote:It'll be worth the wait. I've read it about 57 times now in an OCD-esque quest to eliminate all typos and standardize punctuation and let me assure you, it just gets better each time.

Noted punk rock historian (and good friend) Brian Cogan has told me all about the unique pleasure that is reading Amazon reviews of your work nitpicking every single editorial, thematic and grammatical decision you made. Enjoy!

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2016 2:10 pm
by xxxHunterxxx
scannest wrote:
xxxHunterxxx wrote:It'll be worth the wait. I've read it about 57 times now in an OCD-esque quest to eliminate all typos and standardize punctuation and let me assure you, it just gets better each time.

Noted punk rock historian (and good friend) Brian Cogan has told me all about the unique pleasure that is reading Amazon reviews of your work nitpicking every single editorial, thematic and grammatical decision you made. Enjoy!


Ah yes, I can't wait. I imagine it'll remind me of why I don't look at the reader comments to news articles anymore.

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2016 2:24 pm
by xxxMidgexxx
I never really cared much for xxxHunterxxx

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2016 2:58 pm
by xxxHunterxxx
xxxMidgexxx wrote:I never really cared much for xxxHunterxxx


Shouldn't you be busy not reviewing albums?

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Thu Dec 01, 2016 4:40 pm
by matt
version sound wrote:
xxxHunterxxx wrote:There's very little overlap in content with the Keith Morris bio so if you're interested in the Circle Jerks, you should definitely read both.


I don't know the guy who wrote the Keith book, so fuck him.


I do. Jim's a good guy.

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2016 4:19 pm
by xxxHunterxxx
My publisher is doing its semiannual Kickstarter campaign. They're a cool company made up of very nice people and they put out lots of interesting, underground books. Every little bit helps, as they say. (And if they meet their goal, pre-orders of The Prodigal Rogerson will go out in February rather than May).

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/microcosmpublishing/microcosms-spring-fix-your-clothes-guts-and-commun

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Tue Dec 20, 2016 10:02 am
by scannest

Thanks for the heads up. Seemed to be the best way to pick up a copy. Glad I waited.
;)

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Tue Dec 20, 2016 10:37 am
by JGJR
scannest wrote:

Thanks for the heads up. Seemed to be the best way to pick up a copy. Glad I waited.
;)


I already pre-ordered way back in April or May, so I hope you all can kick this up a notch so I can get my copy sooner (he says selfishly). :-)

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Tue Dec 27, 2016 8:15 pm
by xxxHunterxxx
Microcosm asked me to do a blog post explaining why I wrote the book. You can check it out here if you're interested.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/microcosmpublishing/microcosms-spring-fix-your-clothes-guts-and-commun/updates

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Wed Dec 28, 2016 9:54 pm
by the mean
Looking forward to this, Hunter.

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Wed Dec 28, 2016 11:05 pm
by xxxMidgexxx
Pffft. Roger was my next door neighbor. I discovered him.

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Thu Dec 29, 2016 7:18 am
by xxxHunterxxx
the mean wrote:Looking forward to this, Hunter.


Thanks, Scott. I'm really excited for it to come out.

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Thu Dec 29, 2016 12:46 pm
by Mark T.
Congrats Hunter! I'm on board. I hope they reach their goal, I don't want to wait until May.

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Thu Dec 29, 2016 1:19 pm
by xxxHunterxxx
Mark T. wrote:Congrats Hunter! I'm on board. I hope they reach their goal, I don't want to wait until May.


Awesome! Thanks, Mark.

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Fri Dec 30, 2016 1:16 pm
by matt
xxxHunterxxx wrote:My publisher is doing its semiannual Kickstarter campaign. They're a cool company made up of very nice people and they put out lots of interesting, underground books. Every little bit helps, as they say. (And if they meet their goal, pre-orders of The Prodigal Rogerson will go out in February rather than May).

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/microcosmpublishing/microcosms-spring-fix-your-clothes-guts-and-commun


I ordered all 6 books. :)

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Fri Dec 30, 2016 1:41 pm
by xxxHunterxxx
matt wrote:
xxxHunterxxx wrote:My publisher is doing its semiannual Kickstarter campaign. They're a cool company made up of very nice people and they put out lots of interesting, underground books. Every little bit helps, as they say. (And if they meet their goal, pre-orders of The Prodigal Rogerson will go out in February rather than May).

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/microcosmpublishing/microcosms-spring-fix-your-clothes-guts-and-commun


I ordered all 6 books. :)


Excellent. Next time you're in DC, the tacos are on me.

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Fri Dec 30, 2016 1:45 pm
by matt
You're not coming to Denver on your book tour?!?

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Fri Dec 30, 2016 2:21 pm
by xxxHunterxxx
matt wrote:You're not coming to Denver on your book tour?!?


At present, the book tour begins and ends seven blocks from my house.

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2017 6:46 pm
by Mark T.
Sweet, they reached their goal: "We made it!!! Onward!"

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Mon Jan 30, 2017 7:39 pm
by earthdog70
Hunter probably saw this on FB, but the physical copy of Razorcake mag showed up today so I thought I would pass this on:

http://razorcake.org/prodigal-rogerson/


(I pre-ordered my copy. I know I was late. :oops: )

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Mon Jan 30, 2017 8:04 pm
by xxxHunterxxx
earthdog70 wrote:Hunter probably saw this on FB, but the physical copy of Razorcake mag showed up today so I thought I would pass this on:

http://razorcake.org/prodigal-rogerson/


(I pre-ordered my copy. I know I was late. :oops: )


Didn't realize it made the print edition. Thanks for the heads up, Edog.

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Thu Feb 02, 2017 9:22 am
by xxxHunterxxx
Per Microcosm, Kickstarter rewards and pre-orders are shipping Tuesday.

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Thu Feb 09, 2017 1:50 pm
by pedro
Hi folks,

Just a quick update that the Prodigal Rogerson has landed and it looks great!

We'll be shipping those out in the next week—so if your rewards include that book (but do not include Basic Fermentation), keep an eye on your mailboxes. Basic Fermentation is still on track to ship by summer.

Also, we're running a new Kickstarter in a very different vein, for a collection of feminist bicycle science fiction stories. If that's your jam, check it out!

Best,

Elly / Microcosm

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 6:49 am
by xxxHunterxxx
pedro wrote:
Hi folks,

Just a quick update that the Prodigal Rogerson has landed and it looks great!

We'll be shipping those out in the next week—so if your rewards include that book (but do not include Basic Fermentation), keep an eye on your mailboxes. Basic Fermentation is still on track to ship by summer.

Also, we're running a new Kickstarter in a very different vein, for a collection of feminist bicycle science fiction stories. If that's your jam, check it out!

Best,

Elly / Microcosm


Thank you, Pedro. Could I interest you in a street team position? If so, send me your resume, ASAP. Pro tip: everything goes better with SHAZAM!

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 9:36 am
by earthdog70
My copy just came in the mail today :!: Good timing on a "snow day." :mrgreen:

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 10:13 pm
by drew
Mine arrived today. I ordered so long ago I've been questioning myself whether I actually bought it or never hit send. Lol.

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 8:38 am
by version sound
I'm a few chapters in and loving it. Good work, xxxHunterxxx.

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 12:36 pm
by xxxHunterxxx
version sound wrote:I'm a few chapters in and loving it. Good work, xxxHunterxxx.


xxxThanksxxx. Researching and writing it was one of the funnest/most interesting things I've ever done.

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:56 am
by JGJR
I got my copy last week and finished it yesterday. Great book. I really enjoyed it. Now I can't wait to read Keith's (need to pick it up).

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 7:44 pm
by Mark T.
Finally got mine today! :D

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 8:46 am
by xxxHunterxxx
JGJR wrote:I got my copy last week and finished it yesterday. Great book. I really enjoyed it. Now I can't wait to read Keith's (need to pick it up).


Thanks. The Keith book is excellent. Lots of fascinating stuff about his relationship with his dad. And a lot of info about Buglamp.

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 9:52 am
by earthdog70
I dug the book-a great read! I will try and write a review soon. One nit-picky thing that maybe you would/would not care about. When you talk about the Circle Jerks at the end it is implied that they broke up in 2010. However they did play a handful of shows after that (Riot Fest in 2010, and 2 Denver shows in 2011). Maybe they will return again one day. 8-)

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 10:18 am
by xxxHunterxxx
earthdog70 wrote:I dug the book-a great read! I will try and write a review soon. One nit-picky thing that maybe you would/would not care about. When you talk about the Circle Jerks at the end it is implied that they broke up in 2010. However they did play a handful of shows after that (Riot Fest in 2010, and 2 Denver shows in 2011). Maybe they will return again one day. 8-)


Thanks, E-dog. Good catch on the 2011 thing -- illustrates the perils of relying on Wikipedia.

As for a CJs reunion, don't hold your breath, sadly.

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Thu Feb 23, 2017 1:10 pm
by danny
finished the book in one sitting. a very insightful and entertaining book. an insight into an all-too-common band experience: a bit of fame, a lot of drugs, and some bad decisions. i wish i could say this is all unfamiliar to me, but i know far too many people who have been through similar experiences. Now o-Hunter-o has to write a book about Fred "freak" Smith!

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Fri May 05, 2017 2:06 pm
by NotBaker
So I assume most people got their copy through the Kickstarter/Donation thing. I ordered mine late, and figured that Amazon would be just as fast as ordering direct, since Jeff Bezos and his army of ruthless automatons would happily kneecap some DIY indie press. Big mistake. I finally got notification from Amazon that it's almost on it's way. Looking forward to reading it regardless.

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Tue May 09, 2017 8:19 pm
by xxxHunterxxx
NotBaker wrote:So I assume most people got their copy through the Kickstarter/Donation thing. I ordered mine late, and figured that Amazon would be just as fast as ordering direct, since Jeff Bezos and his army of ruthless automatons would happily kneecap some DIY indie press. Big mistake. I finally got notification from Amazon that it's almost on it's way. Looking forward to reading it regardless.


Apparently, Amazon has started shipping so you should get yours in the next couple of days. Hope you dig it.

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Tue May 09, 2017 9:16 pm
by NotBaker
xxxHunterxxx wrote:Apparently, Amazon has started shipping so you should get yours in the next couple of days. Hope you dig it.


Got it today, actually. Looking forward to reading it!

Re: Review of Hunter's book on Roger Rogerson/Circle Jerks

PostPosted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 6:25 pm
by earthdog70