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Looking for a New England

Action, Time, Vision: Music, Film and TV 1975 - 1986
By Simon Matthews
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Looking for a New England by Simon Matthews explores the cultural and political landscape of England during the transformative decades of the 1960s and 1970s. It delves into how various international relationships and influences shaped the country’s identity and future direction. Through historical analysis, the book examines the intricate interplay between local and global forces during a period of significant change.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in the intertwining of politics, culture, and international relations, particularly focusing on the often overlooked connections between the United States and the United Kingdom during the 1960s. Filled with unique insights and a deep dive into this transformative era, it's a captivating read for history enthusiasts intrigued by the societal shifts and influential personalities of the time.

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Looking for a New England

Looking for a New England covers the period 1975 to 1986, from Slade in Flame to Absolute Beginners

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Looking for a New England covers the period from 1975 to 1986, spanning from Slade in Flame to Absolute Beginners.

This book offers a carefully researched exploration of transgressive films, the career of David Bowie, dystopias, the Joan Collins oeuvre, black cinema, the origins and impact of punk music, and political films. It also delves into comedy, how Ireland and Scotland featured on our screens, and the rise of Richard Branson and a new, commercial mainstream.

As the sequel to Psychedelic Celluloid, Looking for a New England describes over 100 film and TV productions in detail. It examines their literary, social, and musical influences during a time when profound changes shrank the size of the UK cinema industry.

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Looking for a New England by Simon Matthews has been praised for its knowledgeable and comprehensive exploration of varied film genres and cultural movements, from punk rock to the cinematic careers of icons like Joan Collins and David Bowie. Reviewers appreciate the book's detailed social commentary and its spotlight on lesser-known British films, coupled with chapters that celebrate influential voices in music and cinema. The work is described as absorbing, fact-filled, and hugely enjoyable, making it well-regarded in its field.

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ISBN: 9780857304117

Publisher: Oldcastle Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oldcastle Books Ltd

Illustration: Work includes 16 pages of full colour illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

SIMON MATTHEWS has had a varied career including serving as a local councillor in London for more than ten years, a spell running the British Transport Films documentary film library and several years singing in semiprofessional rock groups. He has contributed articles on music, film and cultural history to Record Collector, Shindig! and Lobster magazines. Psychedelic Celluloid, his illustrated history of UK music, film and TV between 1965 and 1974, was published by Oldcastle Books in 2016; the sequel, Looking for a New England, followed in 2021. He is also the author of House in the Country, Free Your Mind! and Before It Went Rotten.

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