The written word, whether that’s mod reference books, niche books or mod-related fiction. Old classics or new releases, you’ll find them featured here and hopefully, reviewed here too.
Another popular topic in the old forums was about the printed word, specifically what are you reading? So it’s another discussion thread that is coming back. Continue Reading
Got an Amazon Kindle? You probably want some books for it. Here are five mod-related ones to get you started. Continue Reading
There’s no shortage of books on the market with a direct of indirect link to the world of mod. But which ones are actually worth buying? Here’s five mod books that are certainly worthy of your cash – and if you like these, there are plenty more to choose from in the Modculture books section. Continue Reading
If you’ve not read Nightshift by Pete McKenna, I would recommend it. The book was republished in 2011, although tracking one down in book format is still a tough job. But you can now get a digital copy. Continue Reading
Anyone who loves books like London Dossier and London Spy will be interested in Gear Guide 1967 – Hip-Pocket Guide To Britain’s Swinging Fashion Scene, which is just published by Old House. Continue Reading
Mark Raison reviews Mod: A Very British Style by Richard Weight, the lengthy and much talked-about study of Mod and its influence in subsequent years. Continue Reading
We have been looking forward to the arrival of Mods – The New Religion! by Paul ‘Smiler’ Anderson, as there’s every chance that it could be the definitive book on the 1960s mod scene. However, we have some good news and bad news. Continue Reading
Not sure Ben Sherman is the body I would expect to write a book on style over the past half decade, but that’s what it has done with 50 Years of British Style Culture 1963 – 2013 by Josh Sims. Perhaps for good reason. Continue Reading
This book has been talked about for quite some time, but I’ve just been told that the much-delayed Mod: A Very British Style by Richard Weight book is about to go to the printers and as a bonus, we’ve got the artwork for the finished product. Continue Reading
If you have succumbed to the craze for film photography, but want something a little more ‘classic’ than the latest Lomography camera, you’ll probably be the ideal candidate for Retromania: The Funkiest Cameras of Photography’s Golden Age . Continue Reading
Forgot to mention this last week, but better later than never is news of a new mod fanzine, going by the name of Start! Continue Reading
Just on the shelves and possibly of interest is Uncut presents The Kinks: The Ultimate Music Guide. Continue Reading
Regular readers will know that we flagged up the David Bowie Any Day Now: The London Years 1947 – 1974 book by Adelita some time back. But we’ve just noticed another version, a rather pricey limited edition. Continue Reading
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