The Taqwacores Book Launch in DUMBO

We just got word that there’s a new book about the Muslim-American punk scene, featuring photographs by Kim Badawi and a foreword by KtB contributor Michael Muhammad Knight. There’s going to be a release event at The powerHouse Arena in Brooklyn:

“The Taqwacores”
Photographs by Kim Badawi
Book Launch Party: Thursday, September 17, 7-9pm
Exhibiton Dates: September 10th – October 25th, 2009
Kim Badawi’s photographs chronicle the burgeoning subculture of Muslim punk in the USA. Featuring a live performance by the Kominas.
The powerHouse Arena, 37 Main Street, Brooklyn
For more information: (718) 666-3049
www.powerhousearena.com | RSVP: rsvp@powerhousearena.com

A video and an interview with Badawi at the powerHouse site.