Gabba Gabba We Accept You

Heads up pipsqueak punks! We are delighted to announce the imminent publication of “Gabba Gabba We Accept You,” a children’s picture book about your hero and ours, Monsieur Joey Ramone. Written by Lowbrow editor Jay Ruttenberg and illustrated by ace Lowbrow contributor Lucinda Schreiber, “Gabba” hits stores this June. The book, in lovely hardcover, is being published by Chicago’s mighty Drag City, our favorite cultural hosting company. It joins DC’s handsome roster of books by talents including David Berman, Rudolph Wurlitzer, Harmony Korine, and—oh hey, look at that!—the Lowbrow Reader.

“Gabba Gabba We Accept You” falls in the grand tradition of picture book biography. But it is also about punk itself, considering the music as a liberating force that encourages kids and adults alike to follow their own path. And the illustrations are ravishing. In short, we’re excited! The book is out in June, but it’s available for pre-order as we speak. You can order it on the usual web portals, but we recommend getting it straight from Drag City. (You can pick up a King Kong or John Mulaney record while you’re at it.) So snap up “Gabba” for any kids in your life—and if there are no kids in your life, find some, pronto! Order “Gabba Gabba We Accept You” today, and thank yourself tomorrow!