Gothic: A History - Tolhurst, Lol - Hardcover
Gothic: A History
Author: Tolhurst, Lol
Publication Date: 09/26/2023
Format: Hardcover
The co-founder of The Cure and author of Cured delivers a fascinating deep dive into the dark romanticism of Goth music, a misunderstood genre and culture.
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GOTHĀ isĀ an entertaining and engaging historical memoir, and a journey through Goth music and culture, exploring creative giants like The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Bauhaus, Joy Division, and many more great bands that offered a place of refuge for the misfits of the ā80s and ever since. Written by Lol Tolhurst, co-founder of The Cure, this book offers a riveting retrospective of the genreās iconic movers and shakers, infused with stories from Tolhurstās personal trove of memories, as well as anecdotes about the musicians, magicians, and artists who made it all happenāthe people, places, and things that made Goth an inevitable and enduring movement.
Starting with the Origins of Goth, Tolhurst explores early art and literature that inspired the genre and looks into the work of T.S Eliot, Edgar Allan Poe, Sylvia Plath, and Albert Camus, among others. He also outlines the path of Gothic Forebears and shows how many musicians played in punk bands before transitioning into Goth endeavors. Next, he introduces readers to the āArchitects of DarknessāāBauhaus, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Joy Division, and The Cureāthe Godfathers of Goth who established the genre's roots. Following these early bands, Tolhurst discusses a group he calls the āSpiritual Alchemists,ā consisting of bands like Depeche Mode, Cocteau Twins, and more, who helped the darkness expand into the culture. He also tracks the expansion of the genre overseas, from England to New York, Los Angeles, and beyond. Gothic fashion was an important part of the movement as well, and Tolhurst discusses the clothing that accompanied and complemented the music. Finally, Tolhurst examines the legacy of Goth music, and shows how its influence can still be seen to this day across music, film, TV, visual arts, social media, and more.
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As thoughtful and thorough as it is utterly bewitching,Ā GOTHĀ is a timeless testament to why Goth mattersāand why itĀ alwaysĀ will.
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Gothic: A History
Author: Tolhurst, Lol
Publication Date: 09/26/2023
Format: Hardcover
The co-founder of The Cure and author of Cured delivers a fascinating deep dive into the dark romanticism of Goth music, a misunderstood genre and culture.
Ā
GOTHĀ isĀ an entertaining and engaging historical memoir, and a journey through Goth music and culture, exploring creative giants like The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Bauhaus, Joy Division, and many more great bands that offered a place of refuge for the misfits of the ā80s and ever since. Written by Lol Tolhurst, co-founder of The Cure, this book offers a riveting retrospective of the genreās iconic movers and shakers, infused with stories from Tolhurstās personal trove of memories, as well as anecdotes about the musicians, magicians, and artists who made it all happenāthe people, places, and things that made Goth an inevitable and enduring movement.
Starting with the Origins of Goth, Tolhurst explores early art and literature that inspired the genre and looks into the work of T.S Eliot, Edgar Allan Poe, Sylvia Plath, and Albert Camus, among others. He also outlines the path of Gothic Forebears and shows how many musicians played in punk bands before transitioning into Goth endeavors. Next, he introduces readers to the āArchitects of DarknessāāBauhaus, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Joy Division, and The Cureāthe Godfathers of Goth who established the genre's roots. Following these early bands, Tolhurst discusses a group he calls the āSpiritual Alchemists,ā consisting of bands like Depeche Mode, Cocteau Twins, and more, who helped the darkness expand into the culture. He also tracks the expansion of the genre overseas, from England to New York, Los Angeles, and beyond. Gothic fashion was an important part of the movement as well, and Tolhurst discusses the clothing that accompanied and complemented the music. Finally, Tolhurst examines the legacy of Goth music, and shows how its influence can still be seen to this day across music, film, TV, visual arts, social media, and more.
Ā
As thoughtful and thorough as it is utterly bewitching,Ā GOTHĀ is a timeless testament to why Goth mattersāand why itĀ alwaysĀ will.
