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The Art of Darkness
The History of Goth
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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, drawing on his own experience and interviews with a host of bands, from The Banshees and The Cure to Throbbing Gristle.
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This is the first comprehensive history of goth music and culture. 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 goth culture, alongside political and social conditions. Reaching back further into history, he examines key 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 Andrew Eldritch, Killing Joke, Bauhaus, The Cult, The Banshees, The Damned, EinstΓΌrzende Neubauten, Johnny Marr, Trent Reznor, Adam Ant, Laibach, The Cure, Nick Cave, and many more. It offers a first-hand account of being there at the gigs and clubs that made the scene happen.
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The Art of Darkness by John Robb is lauded as a comprehensive exploration of goth culture, praised for its depth and insight. Critics describe it as 'magisterial' and 'exhaustive,' shedding light on the enduring allure of the darker side. It's called a treat for fans, richly detailed with stories and a vivid analysis of gothic music, fashion, and imagination. The book is noted for being both informative and engaging, making it the definitive guide to goth subculture.
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ISBN: 9781526176769
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 October 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Illustration: 11 black & white illustrations
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 138.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 744
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About the Author
John Robb is a journalist, broadcaster and musician. He is the author of Punk Rock: An Oral History (2006) and the founder of culture website louderthanwar.com. He plays bass in the post-punk band The Membranes.
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