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Looking for a New England

Action, Time, Vision: Music, Film and TV 1975 - 1986

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Pub Date 1 Sep 2021 | Archive Date 28 Jan 2021


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Description

A deep dive into the shifting landscape of British film and music from 1975-1986.

Looking for a New England explores the intersection of film, music, and television during a transformative period in British cultural history. From the decline of 'Swinging London' to the rise of punk and new wave, this book meticulously examines over 100 film and TV productions, revealing the social, political, and musical influences that shaped them.

Discover the transgressive films that challenged social norms, the rise and fall of cultural icons like David Bowie, and the dystopian visions that reflected the anxieties of a nation. Perfect for readers interested in film history, music history, and British cultural studies, this exploration offers a nostalgic yet critical look at a pivotal era. Uncover the hidden connections between music, film, and society in a time of profound change.

A deep dive into the shifting landscape of British film and music from 1975-1986.

Looking for a New England explores the intersection of film, music, and television during a transformative period in...


Advance Praise

Praise for Simon Matthews

'Psychedelic Celluloid covers the swinging sixties in minute detail, noting the influence of pop on  hundreds of productions' - Independent 

'Addresses everything with a thoroughness and eye for detail that's hugely impressive' - Irish News

'The ultimate catalogue of musical references in film and TV from the swinging sixties' - Glass  Magazine 

'Impressively comprehensive...positively jam-packed full of trivia and amusing anecdotes' - We Are Cult

'A pleasure to read, I am now hoping for a second volume on European psychedelic cinema' - Musique  Machine 

'A must-purchase for fans of British films and pop music' - Goldmine

Praise for Simon Matthews

'Psychedelic Celluloid covers the swinging sixties in minute detail, noting the influence of pop on  hundreds of productions' - Independent 

'Addresses...


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A trip back down memory lane to an era that I lived through. A book for reminiscing. Great! Many thanks to Netgalley for a copy of this ARC for which I have given my voluntary and unbiased review

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