The new book Punk Anarchy in Action! published by Active Distribution, is the third volume in the Anarchism and Punk Book Project series.

Its chapter on punk and anarchism in the Netherlands 1977-1982, is in the form of an interview of Herman de Tollenaere with the mysterious ‘Chris P. Kale’ (and thank you Terry and Michael for some advice!).

Some points in it: anarchism in Dutch punk fanzines; the relationship with pre-punk Dutch anarchism and with UK bands Crass and Poison Girls and with the 75% French and 25% Dutch women of the Lou’s. Some of the Dutch bands mentioned: Infexion; Ivy Green; Nitwitz; KGB; Cheap ‘n’ Nasty; Ketchup; the Götterflies; Rondos; Krapuul.

On Friday 22 May, 17:00 in bookshop het Fort van Sjakoo, Jodenbreestraat 24, Amsterdam, Herman de Tollenaere and Diana Ozon will speak about early Dutch punk and this new book.