Product Description

The author traces the history of this unique group from the original sixties Skinheads to its mid-seventies revival. Features a piece by Dick Hebdige on the sociology of youth cults, as well as Nick Night’s East End photograph collection. (b/w photos)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #571802 in Books
• Published on: 1982-12-31
• Released on: 1982-12-31
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 114 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780711900523
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Customer Reviews

art and a tiny lesson in a misunderstood youth subculture
First of all this book is not written as some far in depth account of skinheads, it is a photo journal. Knight is a talented photograher and this book should be put into spectrum as an art book, who's subject is an almost lost subculture. Do not buy this book if you want a grand tale of the non-racist skinhead movement and evolution. Also when looking at the photos be prepared to keep an open mind, past preconceieved notions. If you like the book check out Gavin Watsons Skins, a very similiar book, less writting but more photographic talent. Also if you want more knowledge on the truth behind skinheads, try reading Spirit of 69, a Skinhead bible.
In rebuttle to another reviewer, all skinheads are NOT nazis now and there is a growing rebirth of the non-racist subculture.

decent...nothing earth-shattering
This book is fairly well written, including not only the traditional aspect of the culture, but also touching on the more well-known white power branch. However, all in all, it's mostly stories from skinheads in "their day" and a fashion guide. Although for someone who knew nothing of the skinhead culture (or for those who thought it only a neo-Nazi based culture), this is exceptional.

Interesting, but dated.
Nick Knights book is an interesting (mostly a photo-journal) account of Skinhead life in England in the late 70's early 80's. Other reviewers noted how the book gave a good account of "non-racist" Skins, but I noticed plently of photos in the book showing obvious National Front members. In the end, the book is probably ideal only for people within the sub-culture itself. The text is a bit weak, and much, much to short. The photos concentrate a bit to much on style and most are posed. Still, all in all, the book represents a nice snapshot of Skinhead life in Britain back in 70's and 80's.