Phil Strongman

Phil Strongman is a writer, filmmaker, and cultural historian who was a central
figure in London’s Punk, Post-Punk, Mod, New Romantic, Two-Tone, Goth, and
Rockabilly scenes. He is the only individual to have designed clothing for Acme
Attractions, BOY, and Fans. His designs have been worn by Anita Pallenberg,
Roger Daltrey, Billy Connolly, Pamela Stephenson, and hundreds of Punk, New
Wave, and Indie musicians. He has also worked as a band manager and
photographer and supplied garments to Vivienne Westwood’s Collection For Japan
1994.
Phil’s previous books include the best-selling novel Cocaine (Abacus / Lume) as
well as non-fiction works Pretty Vacant: A History of UK Punk (Orion / Chicago
Press Review), Metal Box: Stories of John Lydon & PiL(Lume), John Lennon &
The FBI Files(Sanctuary), John Lennon: Life, Times & Assassination
(Bluecoat / Lume) plus Fear & Loathing In Ukraine (Lume).