Goth: A History
Goth: A History
paperback
Published:
23 January, 2025
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Description
'Goth can plausibly claim to be the near-definitive word on the subject' - Guardian
Goth is an entertaining and evocative personal history of Goth music and culture, told by a true insider. Lol Tolhurst explores the godfathers of goth who established the genre's roots - THE CURE, which he co-founded with Robert Smith, contemporaries SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES, BAUHAUS, JOY DIVISION - plus many more great bands that offered a place of refuge for the misfits of the 80s and ever since.
Lol offers a fascinating deep dive into the movers and shakers of goth, imbued with his personal memories as well as those of fellow musicians, magicians and artists who make goth such an inevitable and enduring movement. Along the way he examines acts such as DEPECHE MODE and COCTEAU TWINS who helped the darkness expand. 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 and social media.
As thoughtful and thorough as it is utterly bewitching, Goth is a timeless testament to why Goth matters - and why it always will.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781529424294 |
| ISBN10 | 1529424291 |
| Number Of Pages | 256 |
| Item Weight | 185 g |
| Product Dimensions | 128 x 198 x 20 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Quercus Publishing |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
An alluring mix of strangeness and vulnerability * Irish Business Post *
Goth can plausibly claim to be the near-definitive word on the subject * Guardian *
Goth manages to be both challenging and cosy * Daily Telegraph *
Goth does considerable justice to the [goth] movement and subculture * Irish Independent *
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Author's Bio
Lol Tolhurst is best known as co-founder of The Cure. Formed in 1976, The Cure is one of the most influential, successful and critically acclaimed bands of its generation.
Tolhurst is an inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and author of Cured: A Tale of Two Imaginary Boys.