Paperback, 416 Pages: The product of decades of work and multiple self-published editions, Going Underground by 1980s punk veteran George Hurchalla is the most comprehensive look at the nationwide American underground punk scene. While the mainstream declared punk dead or reborn with Nirvana, Hurchalla documents how it thrived in fire halls, DIY venues, zines, and indie record shops. Rather than focus only on LA, NYC, or DC, Hurchalla digs into vibrant scenes in Chicago, Philly, Austin, Cincinnati, Miami, and beyond. Blending personal experience with interviews from band members, zinesters, and artists, he brings to life the true DIY spirit. Bands like Articles of Faith, Big Boys, Hüsker Dü, Bad Brains, Government Issue, and Minutemen all appear, along with iconic zines like Maximum RocknRoll and Flipside. The book features 100+ rare photos and flyers from across the country, capturing the grit, energy, and passion of an enduring subculture.