Derf's new graphic novel, Punk Rock & Trailer Parks, is set in Akron in 1979, when the Rust Belt city suddenly found itself on the cutting edge of the music scene. Derf has two appearances and book-signings coming up this weekend. From 6-8 p.m. Friday, October 17 (before the Devo concert), he'll be at Square Records in Highland Square (824 W. Market St., Akron). For information call 330.375.9244. And from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, October 18, he'll host a multi-media presentation at B-Side Liquor Lounge, below the Grog Shop (Coventry Road and Euclid Heights Boulevard) in Cleveland Heights. For information about that event, call sponsor Mac's Backs at 216.321.2665.

Buy the book online at http://www.amazon.com/Punk-Rock-Trailer-Parks-Derf/dp/1593621353, or visit Derf's Website: derfcity.com.