Goth by Gavin Baddeley
Beginning by examining its roots in early Gothic and Romantic literature, Goth: The Dark Subculture presents a decade-by-decade analysis of the pivotal Goth milestones as they occurred. Starting with the form's emergence as a 1970s counterculture phenomenon, defined by classic clubs like the Batcave, the book moves through Goth's 1980s invasion of the arena-rock scene via bands such as the Cult and the Sisters of Mercy. It then concludes with the subculture's enormous impact on film, music, and television during the 1990s, as epitomized by the creative output of musicians and filmmakers from Marilyn Manson to Tim Burton. Author Gavin Baddeley even gives a glimpse of Goth's ongoing metamorphosis into "Cybergoth." He also documents the widely attended Goth festivals, including Treffen, M'era Luna, Carnival of Souls, and the Whitby Gothic Weekend, examines the exciting evolution of Goth fashions and footwear, and explores the scene's decadent philosophy of style over substance. All in all, this illuminating book offers a guided tour of one of the world's most influential and provocative youth subcultures.
Gavin Baddeley is a Cambridge University graduate. He has written for a variety of magazines on his specialized subjects of the occult, rock music, and trash culture in his capacity as a writer. He has taught a summer school on the occult as a lecturer. Baddeley was appointed an official British representative of the Church of Satan by its late founder, Anton LaVey, while working on the book. He resides in York, England.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780859654333 |
| ISBN 10 | 0859654338 |
| Title | Goth |
| Author | Gavin Baddeley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Plexus Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-03-31 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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