Angela Jaeger's 'I Feel Famous: Punk Diaries 1977-1981' offers a glimpse into her life as a teenager in New York's East Village during the punk era. The book presents a colorful collection of verbatim diary entries, snapshots, and contextual notes that chronicle her experiences from age 17 to 21. Jaeger reflects on her interactions with iconic punk bands such as The Ramones and Talking Heads, capturing her evolution in a vibrant, ever-changing artistic scene. Despite the challenges of curating her diaries, she provides a diverse representation of her youthful thoughts and surroundings.
Putting the book together wasn't easy, as there was so much material to choose from: I worked hard to include a broad selection of moods, people and places.
As a teenager, I was very opinionated. I started keeping a diary when I was 10, she says. I still keep a journal I write in it twice a week.
Jaeger’s time capsule is filled with verbatim entries, snapshots, samples of her art, and contemporary notes to provide context about her life in the East Village.
The book ends with her at 21 and on her way to joining Pigbag, a successful British instrumental combo, as their vocalist.
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