About the Author

Phil Strongman is a journalist and the author of "Cocaine, John Lennon & the FBI Files, " and "Metal Box."His feature-length documentary, "Chaos: The Dave Goodman Story, Volume 1," has been issued on DVD."

Reviews

"[Strongman is] a visceral storyteller." "Skyscraper" magazine"

"[Strongman] is a talented writer, and even those who have no interest in punk's style or substance will find themselves engrossed in "Pretty Vacant" storytelling." Pop Matters.com"

"Entertaining." "NUVO""

"Shocking . . . outrageous." "Austin Chronicle""

"Undoubtedly valuable." "Publishers Weekly""

"[Strongman is] a visceral storyteller." --"Skyscraper" magazine

"Entertaining." --"NUVO"

"Shocking . . . outrageous." --"Austin Chronicle"

"Undoubtedly valuable." --"Publishers Weekly"