Synopsis
What is Counterculture? - It's an alternative lifestyle... - The ideas that spark a revolution... - A movement that changes the world... This new collection of essays celebrates the incredible originality of British post-war culture. British art, film, theatre, dance, literature and music have attracted international recognition, from the Angry Young Men to the Sex Pistols to Grayson Perry. Now gaming, the internet and social media enable creative communities to flourish and either fight for social justice - or just be entertained. Can we find the creative inspiration to succeed in a postcapitalist future? The first comprehensive exploration of counterculture in the UK – from illegal raves to street art, alternative comedy and agit-prop theatre to pop-up galleries, as well as the larger agents for social change such as the green movement, feminism, disability rights and much more. offers an entirely unique look at the myriad subversive scenes in Britain today. Contributors include: Penny Pepper, Tim Burrows, Mark Sheerin, Em Ayson, Susan Murray, Paul Quinn, Mark Edward, Hayley da Foster, Coco Khan, Ellen Cheshire, Charlie Oughton, Jack Bright, Ben Graham, Simon Smith & Bella Quist.
About the Author
<div>Rebecca Gillieron is an editor and musician with various releases on independent labels in the US and UK. Keen to raise the profile of women and the arts, she has worked in publishing for fifteen years moving from Virgin and Penguin Books into independent publishing via The Women’s Press, Marion Boyars and Aurora Metro Books. Her books include: <i>The Bookaholics' Guide to Book Blogs</i> (Marion Boyars) and <i>Plays for Today by Women</i> (Aurora Metro)<br><br>Cheryl Robson has edited over fifty books and published over 150 international writers. As a writer, she has won the Croydon Warehouse International Playwriting Competition and as an editor, she created with Gabrielle Kelly <i>Celluloid Ceiling: women film directors breaking through</i> (Aurora Metro), the first global overview of women film directors. She also received a Special Jury Prize for Peace with author Robin Soans, for <i>The Arab-Israeli Cookbook</i> (Aurora Metro).<br></div>
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