Bag of Tricks

Bag of Tricks by Ruby Dee Philippa is a collection of interconnected short stories set in early 1980s San Francisco, offering a vivid glimpse into the underground punk scene. Through colorful characters and gritty depictions, the book explores life on the fringes of society—featuring punk shows, squats, and countercultural adventures. While most stories are based on real events, some details waver between fact and fiction.