Skins: Skinhead Photos - SIGNED

Watson, Gavin

ISBN 10: 1898927057 / ISBN 13: 9781898927051

Published by ST Publishing, 1994

About this Item

1st edition, 1st printing paperback original. SIGNED and dedicated by the author on the front endpaper with no other inscriptions. Book in near fine condition, just slightest wear at corners. Period photos of skinheads. Not a book club edition, ex library or a remainder. Am happy to supply scans. Seller Inventory # ABE-1531582585478

Bibliographic Details

Title: Skins: Skinhead Photos - SIGNED

Publisher: ST Publishing

Publication Date: 1994

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Near Fine

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

This book is much more than a collection of skinhead images. It is a celebration of youth. Perhaps one of the most reviled yet misunderstood of all the youth subcultures, the skinhead look originated back in the 60s as a simple fashion statement. Sartorially proud of their working class roots, the original skinhead was a multicultural, politically broad-minded and fashion-aware individual. Favorite music was reggae, soul and ska and key artists included Desmond Dekker, Max Romeo and The Pyramids. Their choice of immaculate clothing and invariably Dr. Martens boots was the ultimate anti-fashion statement and a badge of both power and pride. Above all else, genuine skinheads were obsessed with their presentation. The 70s saw the look adopted by the scurge of right-wing extremists and for many years was a fashion pariah. However, towards the end of the 90s, the closely cropped look has been championed by a whole new generation of high profile celebrities, including David Beckham and Ewan McGregor, bringing skinhead style back into the mainstream once again.

From the Publisher:

Gavin Watson's critically acclaimed photography of late 70s skinheads perfectly captures a snapshot of this unique youth culture. The scores of black and white shots offer a fascinating glimpse into a skinhead community that was multicultural, tightly knit and above all else, fiercely proud of their look. These are classic photographs of historical value.