{"product_id":"season-of-the-witch-the-book-of-goth-9781684814961","title":"Season of the Witch: The Book of Goth","description":"\u003cb\u003eNot Just Music─The Enduring Legacy of Goth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDive deep into the tumultuous era of Margaret Thatcher's 1980s England and the profound impact of goth on a generation of alienated youths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGoth's emergence defied a political era. \u003c\/b\u003eAs Margaret Thatcher's iron grip tightened around Britain, catalyzed by events like the miners' strikes and the rise of privatization, an unexpected counter-culture began to take root. Bands like Siouxsie and the Banshees and Joy Division, offspring of punk's raw energy, found a way to articulate the disillusionment of the times. Through their evocative sounds and iconography, they ushered in a musical movement that mirrored the societal shifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePolitics and music find an unusual nexus.\u003c\/b\u003e The story of goth isn't merely a tale of alienated youths or atmospheric tunes. It's a narrative deeply intertwined with the Yorkshire Ripper's horrors, Sid Vicious's tragedy, and the societal upheavals heralded by Margaret Thatcher, the Iron Lady. Author Cathi Unsworth paints a vivid tapestry, demonstrating how goth became more than just music--it became a reflection of an era's ethos and spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside, you'll discover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep Political Resonance: How goth's dark melodies interlaced with the Thatcher era, the miners' strikes, and privatization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoth's Global Footprint: The journey from punk's downfall, marked by Sid Vicious, to the international acclaim of bands like Siouxsie and the Banshees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnduring Cultural Impact: An examination of goth's lasting legacy amidst alienated youths and Britain's counter-culture movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical Synchronicity: The parallel narrative of the Yorkshire Ripper's reign and goth's rise during Britain's most tumultuous times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you have read books like \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Darkness\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFaith Hope and Carnage\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eInto the Void\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eGoth\u003c\/em\u003e by Lol Tolhurst, you'll love \u003cem\u003eSeason of the Witch\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Cathi Unsworth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mango\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/11\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 496\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.70h x 5.10w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781684814961\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnsworth, Cathi:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCathi Unsworth\u003c\/b\u003e is a novelist, writer and editor who lives and works in London. She began her career on the legendary music weekly Sounds at the age of 19 and has worked as a writer and editor for many other music, film and arts magazines since, including The Guardian, Financial Times, Fortean Times, Bizarre, Melody Maker, Mojo, Uncut, Volume and Deadline.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mango","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43940892442739,"sku":"9.78168E+12","price":39.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_813f58a2-3953-47e8-9ee8-d4a7a9f2fcbf.jpg?v=1758979389","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/season-of-the-witch-the-book-of-goth-9781684814961","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}