Ian F. Svenonius: Bush and Trump are punk presidents

"The Psychic Soviet" (Drag City Press, 2006). Svenonius’ first book is a collection of essays on different issues, such as the rise of the DJ as a star. The “Instructions” that preface the book state that “The Psychic Soviet,” a pink and pocket-sized publication, “should clear up much of the confusion regarding events of the last millennium - artistic, geo-political, philosophical, et al.” and encourages the reader to “refer to the book in case of ethical quandaries, arguments, and social feuds.”

"Supernatural Strategies for Making a Rock 'N' Roll Group" (Akashic Books, 2013). Svenonius’ second publication guides you through some of the key features of a rock ’n’ roll group and imagery: the sex, the drugs, the meaning of the band… – all while keeping his satirical and anti-establishment spirit intact.

"Censorship Now!" (Akashic Books, 2015). Instructions for this book? “Read one word at a time.” “Censorship Now!” is Svenonius’ latest publication, that perhaps consolidates him as an essayist. “Censorship until reeducation,” “Fact-finding mission” and “Truth is not invited to the orgy” constitute the three parts of this book, which is packed with plenty of irony and sour wishes that only a punk would dare to write.