Books & Publications
Between 1977 and 1984 Crass self-produced numerous booklets and books, leaflets and even their own newspaper. These were released through Exitstencil Press and often given away at gigs, or sold for minimal cost. The publications dealt with topics such as radical politics, religion, gender equality and vegetarianism, and featured artwork by Gee Vaucher and other members of the band. A mixture of handmade reproductions and original works are included in the exhibition.
In 1999 AK Press published two books related to Crass. The first was a retrospective of Gee Vaucher's artwork entitled 'Crass Art & Other Pre-Postmodernist Monsters' and the second was an autobiography by Penny Rimbaud entitled 'Shibboleth: My Revolting Life'. These helped re-ignite interested in the band and have been followed by other publications that explore their history and output. Both Crass Art and Shibboleth are available in new editions through Exitstencil Press.
1977-1984
International Anthem #1 (1977)
"The nihilist newspaper for the living"
Self-produced A4 facsimile
International Anthem #2 (1979)
"The nihilist newspaper for the living"
Self-produced A4 facsimile
International Anthem #3 (1980)
"The nihilist newspaper for the living"
Self-produced A4 facsimile
Christ's Reality Asylum (1977)
This 22-page book was seminal in the formation of Crass. It also saw the first use of the Crass symbol by Dave King.
Published by Exitstencil Press. Black and white photocopy of the original
Life Amongst the Little People (1978)
Publication produced in place of a 'press release' for the first Crass release.
Published by Exitstencil Press. Self-produced facsimile based on images from the Southern Records Crass website
A Series of Shock Slogans and Mindless Token Tantrums (1982)
Booklet included with the 1982 Crass release 'Christ the Album'. It included 'The Last of the Hippies: An Hysterical Romance'.
Published by Exitstencil Press, 1st edition
After 1984
Crass Art & Other Pre-Postmodernist Monsters (1999)
Gee Vaucher
Crass art and other works by Gee Vaucher.
Paperback, colour and black and while, 112 pages
Published by AK Press, 1st edition
ISBN: 9781873176108
Shibboleth: My Revolting Life (1999)
Penny Rimbaud aka J.J.Ratter
Inspiring Penny Rimbaud autobiography.
Paperback, 344 pages, 102mm x 226mm
Published by AK Press, 1st edition
ISBN: 9781873176405
Crass: Love Songs (2004)
Collected Crass lyrics. Published on Valentine's Day.
Paperback, 306 pages, 127mm x 190mm
Published by Pomona Press. 1st edition
ISBN: 9781904590039
The Day the Country Died (2006)
Ian Glasper
A history of the anarcho-punk scene, in which Crass feature heavily.
Paperback, 375 pages, 140mm x229 mm
Published by Cherry Red Books, 1st edition
ISBN: 9781901447705
The Story of Crass (2006)
George Berger
Story of Crass with interviews and photographs.
Paperback, 304 pages, 230mm x 156mm
Published by Omnibus Press, 1st edition
ISBN: 9781846094026
The Last of the Hippies: An Hysterical Romance (2009)
Penny Rimbaud
First published in 1982 as part of 'Christ - The Album'. This edition has a new introduction.
Paperback, 100 pages
Published by Active Distribution
The Story of Crass (2009)
George Berger
New (US) edition of the 2006 book.
295 pages, 127mm x 203mm
Published by PM Press
ISBN: 9781604860375
Available from Amazon
The Rest is Propaganda (2010)
Steve Ignorant with Steve Pottinger
The story of how Stephen Williams became Steve Ignorant.
Paperback, 300 pages, 127mm x 195mm
Published by Dimlo Productions
Available from Etsy
Crass: Love Songs (2010)
Re-designed Crassical Collection edition of Crass lyrics.
Hardback, 304 pages, 127mm x 195mm
Published by Southern Records
In All Our Decadence People Die (2011)
Crass-era fanzines collected at Dial House.
Published by Boo-Hooray, New York
1st edition, limited to 500 copies
Crass Art & Other Pre-Postmodernist Monsters (2012)
Gee Vaucher
Revised and updated edition of the 1999 book.
Paperback, 108 pages, 220mm x 265mm
Published by Exitstencil Press
ISBN: 9780946381050
The Secret Origins of the Crass Symbol (2013)
David King
An exploration of the iconic symbol by the man the man who created it.
Offset printed, 30 pages, 4-colour, 7" x 7"
Edition of 500 copies, published by & Pens Press
Penny Rimbaud (2014)
Interviews by V.Vale
Collection of recent discussions between Penny Rimbaud and V.Vale.
Paperback, 184 pages, 103mm x 153 mm
Published by REsearch
ISBN: 9781889307411
Available from Amazon
Shibboleth: (A Bit of) My Revolting Life (2014)
Penny Rimbaud
Republished book from 1999 with new afterword.
Paperback, 321 pages, 128mm x 197mm
Published by Exitstencil Press
ISBN: 9780946381074
The Last of the Hippies: An Hysterical Romance (2015)
Penny Rimbaud
New (US) edition of the 2009 book.
Paperback, 128 pages, 7.5" x 5"
Published by PM Press
ISBN: 9781629631035
Available from Amazon
Gee Vaucher. Introspective (2017)
Edited by Stevphen Shukaitis
Firstsite exhibition catalogue.
Available from Minor Compositions
International Anthem (2018)
Republication of the first three International Anthems plus two previously unpublished.
Available from Exitstencil Press
