Familiar with the movie Villain with Richard Burton? It’s based on the wonderful Burden of Proof by James Barlow.
Books
Weekend Dancer by Talcott Levy (Old Dog Books)
Another week, another piece of mod fiction. Weekend Dancer by Talcott Levy is certainly part of a rapidly growing industry.
Stuart Deabill talks the Style Council Soul Deep book
The Style Council Soul Deep book is now available to support via Kickstarter. Co-author Stuart Deabill tells us more.
Baron’s Court All Change by Terry Taylor
Ever wondered who the lead character in Absolute Beginners was based on? According to the introduction of Baron’s Court All Change, it was Terry Taylor.
Review: Seven Day Fool by Jason Disley
There is a lot of Mod fiction around right now, with Seven Day Fool by Jason Disley being one of the more interesting reads.
Something Beginning With O by Kevin Pearce
Kevin Pearce’s ode to Mod and pop culture from the 1960s onwards is given a second viewing. It’s every bit as good as I recall.
Rare and classic mod magazines for sale on eBay
Not much time to act, but there are some rare and classic mod magazines for sale on eBay right now.
Essential read: Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes
Some years back, I saw Paul Weller on TV talking a book he’d apparently just re-read. That book was called Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes.
