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Mod: Clean Living Under Very Difficult Circumstances - A Very British Phenomenon [Paperback]

Terry Rawlings (Author), Richard Barnes (Introduction)

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Paperback: 360 pages
Publisher: Omnibus Press; illustrated edition edition (1 Dec 2000)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0711968136
ISBN-13: 978-0711968134
Product Dimensions: 30.8 x 24.4 x 1.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 155,326 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'A lavish labour of love that details the rise, fall, rise and final levelling out of the British movement in words and stunning pictures.' RECORD COLLECTOR 'Strong on illustrations and first hand anecdotes from assorted '60s faces - a good chapter on scooters.' MOJO

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Terry Rawling's book perfectly captures the look and soul of Mod. Tracing its roots back to London's Soho of the Forties, he unearths every impulse and expression of the only surviving British youth movemebt that can be looked back on 'without embarrassment'. Includes exclusive interviews and audiences with some of the Mod scene's main movers past and present, including Richard Barnes, Johnny Moke, Graham Hughes, Peter Stringfellow, Kenney Jones, Bobby Gillespie and 'Mani' Mounfield, Eddie Piller and Gary Crowley. With chapters on the origins of Mod, its music, scooters, clothes and fashions, the beach riots and for the first time, the story of the Mod revivals of the late Seventies and beyond. Features hundreds of pictures, many gleaned from private collections and never published before.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Being Mod was and is different for everybody!, 24 April 2002

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Wow! What a book! I only bought it 3 days ago, and I've read it twice already! Being a Mod for me was a way of life and a fashion. I was lucky enough to be part of the 80's Mod Revival, and reading the book brought it all back. I agree with Roman's views about the music though. But, what Roman didn't pick up from the book, is the fact that any comment on any part of the Mod movement is subjective. So, keeping that in mind, I give the book 5 out of 5.

Off to buy a Vespa (again!)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book on the Mod movement, 13 Feb 2008

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This is the ideal follow up to Richard Barnes' Mods and is a well written record of the Mod movement. Forget the views of the elitists who make comments about the "appalling 1979 revival" - if it wasn't for that revival and the bands that led it there would have been no Mod scene in the 80's or 90's - something that those who are quick to condemn are quick to overlook

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3.0 out of 5 stars One view of mod only I'm afraid, 24 Jan 2007

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An interesting book and worth owning - until you get to 1979! I suspect Terry Rawlings doesn't like or know anything about black music since the whole last section of the book is a concerted attempt to downplay the vital importance of soul/r'n'b events to the mod lifestlye. Yes, bands like the Chords were a big deal for about 10 seconds but then (thank god) anyone with an ounce of taste and sense discovered that 60s soul and r'n'b was really where it was at - and you didn't have to be an elitist to get into it contrary to what some think. The guy should have interviewed someone like Randy Cozens for a proper view of things. And, Terry, mods actually did exist in large numbers outside London!

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5.0 out of 5 stars 60s nostalgia
A wonderful read for those who, like myself, were part of the 60s mod phenomenon.
Admittedly I was more of an enthusiastic onlooker than fully paid-up participant , but this... Read more

Published 18 months ago by Ms. W. J. Kellett

5.0 out of 5 stars Mod: A very british phenomenon
Received really fast. Makes a superb read for old and new "mods". Brilliant photographs and text. Would highly recommend to all!!!

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Published on 30 Sep 2009 by zips78

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
I bought this book as a gift for a friend celebrating his 60th birthday, who was a Mod in the 60's and a great Lambretta fan. Read more

Published on 10 Jun 2009 by Jennie Tomlinson

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book but slightly flawed
This is a very good book on what was as the author says "A very British phenomenon". However reading the book you would think it was a very "English Phenomenon". Read more

Published on 30 Nov 2008 by Craig R. Hodge

5.0 out of 5 stars 80's revival - what 80's revival?
Fantastic book, but I think the point was lost on the so-called revivalists and particularly by the Aus.(Sydney) reviewer. Read more

Published on 30 July 2004 by Moonraker

5.0 out of 5 stars Spot on
Most Mods & ex Mods can appreciate that everyone had a different take on mod and had preferences with music, fashion, scooters etc, especially as they got older and... Read more

Published on 28 Jun 2004 by ex Sydney Mod

1.0 out of 5 stars Selective Elitist History Of Mod
The Chords and The Purple Hearts may have been the instigators of the 79"Mod Scene but they just weren't very good bands. Read more

Published on 26 Jun 2001

3.0 out of 5 stars Very subjective, many things ignored, but some nice photos
This may be one topic that will never be covered correctly, or without bias. While this coffee table type tome does contain some great color photos, Rawlings' obvious omissions... Read more

Published on 29 April 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars Coffee Table Book For Mods
A great book from Terry Rawlings concerning the history of the most British of attitudes... modernism. Read more

Published on 18 Mar 2001

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