Alex CF is a unique modern artist in the punk scene, who created not only numerous filigree watercolour illustrations of animals in the punk movement, increadible detailed artworks, but an author of several books around animal mythology and political fantasy, sculptor, passionate animal rights activist and musician.

Punks In The Willows: A colourful guide to the punk rock community, told through the lives of animals

Punks In The Willows is a fully illustrated book that depicts animals as punk rockers. Through the vibrant illustrations the author presents the punk community in its many and varied species. This book shows how punk stand for solidarity, unity, friendship, creativity and much more. That it’s not perfect, but it allows for discourse, education and a safe space for all. The book “Punks in the willows” is a celebration of DIY punk.

The book is suitable for all ages, especially for punk culture lovers.

Racoon Starts A Band: Explore the diversity genres of punk with a young racoon

Raccoon Starts A Band is the sequel to the above mentioned book. It’s another vividly illustrated book depicting animals as punks and bringing the plot in poems.It follows a young raccoon exploring the variety of punk genres, in an effort to start their own band. Each genre has an illustration with recognisable bands. Dealing with the throes of teenage angst, lack of self esteem, and the difficulties of mental health, but ultimately finding a community that will stoke a passion for music, politics and kindle many life long friendships.

We are very grateful to the talented artist Alex CF for sending the beautiful books from the UK to us, so we can offer these fantastic art books about and for punks in the local scene.

Don’t miss the opportunity to enrich your library with a wonderful full-color illustrated hardback books by Alex CF!