Synopses & Reviews
At the millennium, Britain stands at a cultural cross-roads. Theres been endless talk of cultural regeneration, Brit Pop, Cool Britannia. Now, in Brit.Cult, Andrew Calcutt offers a spirited and opinionated survey of Britains real movers, shakers, and innovators, the cultural icons, touchstones, and shrines of what can truly be called British Pop Culture. Spanning the past three decades, nearly everything falls under Calcutts steady gaze: bands, clubs, the cinema, television, sports, comedy, art, design, the press, celebrities, literature, subcultures, and more. A lively, informative guide thats also enormous fun to read. Among Andrew Calcutts books are Cult Fiction: A Readers Guide, White Noise, and Arrested Development.
Description
From Acid House, Martin Amis, and The Avengers to Skinheads, Irvine Welsh, Vivienne Westwood, and The Who an A-Z guide to popular British film, music, television, fashion, literature, design, and more. Spanning 30 years and featuring 100 memorable images.