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Mod: Clean Living Under Very Difficult Circumstances - A Very British Phenomenon (Paperback)

by Terry Rawlings (Author), Richard Barnes (Introduction)
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  • Paperback: 210 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: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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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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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars One view of mod only I'm afraid, 24 Jan 2007
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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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Spot on, 28 Jun 2004
By ex Sydney Mod (Sydney, NSW Australia) - See all my reviews
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(?).

An honest book which illustrated how and why many people did get involved, particularly in regards to the Revival. Not everyone (post '79) was an R'n'B stylist or elitist. Good to hear from people who were integral in the revival who don't usually get a look in because they're ignored. Well, maybe these people WERE the PIONEERS of the 80's Mod....like it or not, at least it weren't overlooked.

Actually loved the photo's of the average mod, parka and all...'cos that's what most Mods were, particularly in the early days and to pretend everyone was into jazz, obscure R'n'B, coffee shops and hand made shoes wouldn't be accurate.

Was the "Mashed Potato" (or the like) really something the average (70's/ early 80's) Mod would do? That's correct, no.
That's why this book gets away from the usual delusions and shows it warts, and quite often poor dress sense, and all. Aggressive guitar music and pub rock were a big part of the early 80's to alot of Mods...and this book unashamedly acknowledges these FACTS. Also, many 60's artists that aren't usually spoken of at length were given coverage. Good to get an outsiders (like promoters, Club Owners and record company's) perspective as well.

I can confidently say that The Purple Hearts & The Chords had more in common with your average youngster getting into the scene in the late 70's / early 80's than any rare soul tune.

Could have mentioned a few of the other bands, but other than that, can't knock it.

How can the American Reviewer slag something that they weren't part of? How would a San Francisco reader know what was happening in London late 70's ?!?!?!? THE POINT, with giving a nod to Primal Scream and The Stone Roses was showing that bands from another era, without actually claiming to be mod, were influenced by their predecessors of a similar style....and were seen by some as more 'mod' (and better) than the self proclaimed mod bands of the Revival and mid eighties...The Risk!!??!!...gimme a break.

How can anyone who called themselves a mod knock this book?

Nice work.

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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 1 month ago 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 7 months ago by Craig R. Hodge

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book on the Mod movement
This is the ideal follow up to Richard Barnes' Mods and is a well written record of the Mod movement. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Pivot Hearts

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 Jul 2004 by Moonraker

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

5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic Book For Any Era Of Mods.
This book really shows the true Mod and what being a Mod is all about. Terry Rawlings presents the book in such a way that you immediately feel drawn to the book and Modism in... Read more
Published on 24 Dec 2000

3.0 out of 5 stars Just what the world needs, another book on Mod!
This is the perfect article for those who feel Paolo Hewitt's far superior The Sharper Word and The Soul Stylists are a little too Notting Hill chic! Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2000

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