For the first time ever, 'Burning Britain: A History Of UK Punk 1980 - 1984' tells the story of the overlooked Second Wave of English punk. Over two years in the making, Ian Glasper (Terrorizer/Record Collector) has created the ultimate and definitve document of the early 80s UK punk scene, set against the harsh realities of Thatcher's Britain.

Contains countless exclusive interviews with nearly 100 bands and labels.

Features everyone from Abrasive Wheels to Vice Squad, including the likes of Discharge, GBH, TOY DOLLS, Blitz, Anti Pasti and The Exploited as well as many of the more obscure acts of the time.

Includes hundreds of previously unseen photos.

Available direct from the Cherry Red Records mailorder hotline 0208 740 4110 or www.cherryred.co.uk, and from all good bookstores (ISBN No 1-901447-24-3, £16.99).

The book should be released and in stores around 23rd August 2004