A NEW ONE-VOLUME history of punk, researched and written by Czech authors Vítek Formánek and Eva Csölleová, includes memories and recollections by musicians from across the punk spectrum, including the anarcho-punk scene.

“There are, among others, long interviews with Steve Ignorant, Rubella Ballet, Subhumans, Paranoid Visions, Anti System, Active MInds and Oi Polloi,” co-authors Formánek and Csölleová explain.

Sastrugi Press announces the release of History Of Punk Rock Around The World by Vítek Formánek and Eva Csölleová.

This new book traces punk rock’s rise from underground clubs to a worldwide cultural movement. Built around original interviews with bands and major figures from the punk scene, the book explores how punk spread across the United States, Great Britain, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, Australia, and beyond.

More than a music history, the book examines the attitude, rebellion, imagery, and underground spirit that shaped generations of outsiders. It also explores how punk evolved differently inside countries facing censorship, political pressure, and social unrest.

The book features interviews, commentary, rare stories, and firsthand perspectives connected to influential bands, artists, promoters, writers, and scene veterans from around the world.

“Punk is about freedom. Freedom of spirit. Freedom in life. Creativity. Doing something that matters.”

Vítek Formánek lives in East Bohemia in the Czech Republic. He has written extensively on the Royal Air Force, punk rock, film, speedway, autograph collecSng, homelessness, and disability issues. A long-time social worker, he has published more than 1,500 articles in Czech and English media and authored over 30 books.

Eva Csölleová lives in Eastern Bohemia in the Czech Republic. Alongside Vítek Formánek, she has co-written books covering punk rock, film, the Royal Air Force, autograph collecting, homelessness, and disability issues. She is also a photographer whose work has appeared throughout their publications.

With rare stories, firsthand perspectives, and a global scope rarely covered in punk literature, A History Of Punk Rock Around The World offers an extensive look at one of the most influential underground movements in modern history.

Vítek Formánek and Eva Csölleová. 2026. History Of Punk Rock Around The World. Sastrugi Press. ISBN: 978-1-64922-370-8. https://www.sastrugipress.com/books/history-of-punk-rock-around-the-world/