The era that inspired Stranger Things... The 1980s were marked by
the rise of conservative politics, the outbreak of the AIDS
epidemic and, at the decade's close, the crumbling of the Berlin
Wall – an event that heralded the start of a new age in global
politics. Culturally, there was an explosion of creativity while
material wealth and consumerism were on the rise. Icons such as
Madonna and Michael Jackson dominated the music charts,
groundbreaking films like E.T. captured hearts and the rise of
cable television led to an abundance of entertainment options.
Packed full of fabulous facts and fascinating quotes, this little
book explores the key events, icons and ideas that defined the
coolest of decades. "Mr Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" Ronald
Reagan, 1987 "I am not less life-loving than you are. But I cannot
sell my birthright, nor am I prepared to sell the birthright of the
people to be free." Nelson Mandela, 1985 "I stand for freedom of
expression, doing what you believe in and going after your dreams."
Madonna On 8 December 1980, ex-Beatle John Lennon was shot dead.
MTV, Music Television launched on 1 August 1981. In 1983, the
Motorola DynaTac 8000X – affectionately known as "the Brick" –
was launched. It could store 30 numbers.
General
Imprint: |
Orange Hippos!
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
The Little Book of... |
Release date: |
15 April 2024 |
Authors: |
Orange Hippo!
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Dimensions: |
137 x 113mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
192 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-80069-573-3 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-80069-573-X |
Barcode: |
9781800695733 |
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