Fear City

Written by Gary Lachman, who, as Gary Valentine, was an original member of Blondie, this fold-out map and guide draws on his firsthand experiences. It offers an insider`s view of the clubs, streets, and landmarks that defined New York`s underground music scene between 1974 and 1981. Lachman captures the energy of the time, taking readers back to legendary venues like CBGB, where Blondie, the Ramones, and Talking Heads performed. His recollections breathe life into once-gritty, now-unrecognisable neighbourhoods, including the Bowery, East Village and Soho, which served as the backdrop to a cultural revolution. The map traces pivotal spots like the Blondie loft on Bowery Street, where Lachman lived with Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, or Max`s Kansas City, a crucial hub where artists, musicians, and Warhol`s Factory crowd gathered.