Goth: A History ~ UK SIGNED TO TITLE PAGE FIRST/FIRST
by Tolhurst, Lol
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- Hardcover
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- first
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- ISBN 10
- 1529424275
- ISBN 13
- 9781529424270
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SCARCE SIGNED! CO-FOUNDER OF THE CURE! UK TRUE FIRST EDITION, first printing. Full number line present. Book is brand new and unread. Personally hand signed by Mr. Tolhurst directly to the full title page. NOT a tip in. NOT a bookplate. The real deal. Dust jacket hand covered in protective archival grade Mylar for many worry free years of reading/collecting! Photos available upon request.
The co-founder of The Cure and author of Cured delivers a fascinating deep dive into the dark romanticism of Goth music, a misunderstood genre and culture.
GOTH is an entertaining and engaging historical memoir, and a journey through Goth music and culture, exploring creative giants like The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Bauhaus, Joy Division, and many more great bands that offered a place of refuge for the misfits of the '80s and ever since. Written by Lol Tolhurst, co-founder of The Cure, this book offers a riveting retrospective of the genre's iconic movers and shakers, infused with stories from Tolhurst's personal trove of memories, as well as anecdotes about the musicians, magicians, and artists who made it all happen—the people, places, and things that made Goth an inevitable and enduring movement.
Starting with the Origins of Goth, Tolhurst explores early art and literature that inspired the genre and looks into the work of T.S Eliot, Edgar Allan Poe, Sylvia Plath, and Albert Camus, among others. He also outlines the path of Gothic Forebears and shows how many musicians played in punk bands before transitioning into Goth endeavors. Next, he introduces readers to the "Architects of Darkness"—Bauhaus, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Joy Division, and The Cure—the Godfathers of Goth who established the genre's roots. Following these early bands, Tolhurst discusses a group he calls the "Spiritual Alchemists," consisting of bands like Depeche Mode, Cocteau Twins, and more, who helped the darkness expand into the culture. He also tracks the expansion of the genre overseas, from England to New York, Los Angeles, and beyond. Gothic fashion was an important part of the movement as well, and Tolhurst discusses the clothing that accompanied and complemented the music. Finally, Tolhurst examines the legacy of Goth music, and shows how its influence can still be seen to this day across music, film, TV, visual arts, social media, and more.
As thoughtful and thorough as it is utterly bewitching, GOTH is a timeless testament to why Goth matters—and why it always will.
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- Books On The Boulevard (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 878
- Title
- Goth: A History ~ UK SIGNED TO TITLE PAGE FIRST/FIRST
- Author
- Tolhurst, Lol
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New
- Jacket Condition
- New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- UK First Hardcover Signed
- ISBN 10
- 1529424275
- ISBN 13
- 9781529424270
- Publisher
- Hachette Books
- Date Published
- 2023
- Keywords
- signed; collectible; autographed, memoir, The Cure, Goth History, World History, UK Bestsellers
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