Setting
Paint it Black is set in Los Angeles, California during the 1980s punk rock scene. There are references to artists and events of that era, such as The Germs (with emphasis on their lead singer Darby Crash) and the death of John Lennon, along with insights into the art world that surrounds the protagonist, Josie.
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