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This book is much more than a collection of skinhead images. It is a celebration of youth. Perhaps one of the most reviled yet misunderstood of all the youth subcultures, the skinhead look originated back in the 60s as a simple fashion statement. Sartorially proud of their working class roots, the original skinhead was a multicultural, politically broad-minded and fashion-aware individual. Favorite music was reggae, soul and ska and key artists included Desmond Dekker, Max Romeo and The Pyramids. Their choice of immaculate clothing and invariably Dr. Martens boots was the ultimate anti-fashion statement and a badge of both power and pride. Above all else, genuine skinheads were obsessed with their presentation. The 70s saw the look adopted by the scurge of right-wing extremists and for many years was a fashion pariah. However, towards the end of the 90s, the closely cropped look has been championed by a whole new generation of high profile celebrities, including David Beckham and Ewan McGregor, bringing skinhead style back into the mainstream once again.
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Gavin Watson's critically acclaimed photography of late 70s skinheads perfectly captures a snapshot of this unique youth culture. The scores of black and white shots offer a fascinating glimpse into a skinhead community that was multicultural, tightly knit and above all else, fiercely proud of their look. These are classic photographs of historical value.
About the Author:
Gavin Watson lives in Wycombe and has been taking photographs since the age of eight. His photos have been the subject of several central London exhibitions and have been used globally in youth culture books, magazines and by a variety of major corporations including Dr. Martens. Ted Polhemus is the author of dozens of acclaimed youth culture titles and is widely considered to be the world's leading authority on street sub-culture.
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- PublisherOlmstead Pr
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 1587540169
- ISBN 13 9781587540165
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages128
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