After the success of the Dance Craze book (pictured above), Paul Hallam’s publishing company is looking to produce another book, this time covering Mods ’78 – ’82.
History
Fred Perry Presents Subculture: This Is The Modern World
I know the channel has been making and researching the shows for a while, but the Fred Perry Presents Subculture series finally starts this week.
1965: Cheltenham mods and rockers TV footage
Can’t embed it into the site sadly, but follow the link to see an interesting little news clip featuring Cheltenham mods and rockers in 1965.
eBay watch: 1979 Observer ‘mods’ issue
Just noticed this on eBay – an issue of The Observer magazine from 1979, with a feature on the mod revival of the day.
Feature: Mod 1979 by Neale Hobday
Neale Hobday looks back at his formative years as a mod in Essex.
Feature: Technicolor Dream – sixties fashion and graphics at the V&A
Liz Powner checks out the Swinging London and Sixties Graphics exhibitions at the V&A. You can also browse some photos taken by Liz by here.
Eddie Piller talks Pete Meaden and Quadrophenia
Eddie Piller looks at Pete Meaden and the Quadrophenia movie, as well as their continuing impact in the modern era.
Subcultures seminar in London
Possibly a little too academic for some and certainly a little last minute. But unfortunately, I've only just got the details through for the Subcultures seminar in London.