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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'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 is a writer and graphic designer who has written biographies on The Small Faces, Brian Jones and Ronnie Wood.
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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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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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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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Birthday present for a relative
I bought this as a birthday present for my father and he was very pleased with it. As for the service, it was delivered well within the promised time-frame and as a new purchase... Read more
Published 20 days ago by James
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One of the best books on Mod
Terry Rawlings' 'Mod - A Very British Phenomenon' is one of only a handful of excellent books on the Mod subculture. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Paul Hooper-Keeley
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A must for all mods scooter boys etc
Really enjoyed this book contains some great photo's from the 60's and mod revival of the 70's good articles on all aspects of modism.
Published 5 months ago by Browner57
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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
Admittedly I was more of an enthusiastic onlooker than fully paid-up participant , but this... Read more
Published on 3 Aug 2010 by Ms. W. J. Kellett
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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!!!
Published on 8 Dec 2009 by Mrs. C. A. Bowers
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Mod reading under Mod scrutiny
I pre-ordered this book on first publication, read it straight through and have read it twice since. Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2009 by zips78
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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
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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
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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
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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 wiser(?). Read more
Published on 28 Jun 2004 by ex Sydney Mod
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