The Art of Darkness - The History of Goth (Paperback)

This is the first comprehensive history of goth music and culture. Across more than 500 pages, John Robb explores the origins and legacy of this enduring scene, which has its roots in the post-punk era. Drawing on his own experience as a musician and journalist, Robb covers the style, the music and the clubs that spawned the culture, alongside political and social conditions. He also reaches back further to key historic events and movements that frame the ideas of goth, from the fall of Rome to Lord Byron and the romantic poets, European folk tales, Gothic art and the occult. Finally, he considers the current mainstream goth of Instagram influencers, film, literature and music. The Art of Darkness features interviews with Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cure, The Damned, Nick Cave, Southern Death Cult, Einstürzende Neubauten, Bauhaus, Killing Joke, Throbbing Gristle, Danielle Dax, Lydia Lunch and many more. It offers a first-hand account of being there at the gigs and clubs that made the scene happen. -- .

General

Imprint:	Manchester University Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2023
First published:	2023
Authors:	John Robb
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	546
ISBN-13:	978-1-5261-7320-1
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > General Books > Humanities > History > General Books > History > General Books > Music > General
LSN:	1-5261-7320-4
Barcode:	9781526173201

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