X

X is a comprehensive exploration of Straight Edge - the drug-free offshoot of punk culture - and its evolution since the 1980s. Highlighting its impact on society, this book delves into how it is transforming and shifting perceptions of radical politics. Gabriel Kuhn presents a series of interviews, essays, manifestos, and reprints from pamphlets and zines to showcase the vast spectrum of people involved in Straight Edge. X challenges stereotypes and offers insights on religion, identity, feminism, and harm reduction. It's a must-read call to action, and an essential redefinition of Straight Edge and radical sobriety.