Some light and not so light reading. . .

Okay, since this is my first day of blogging, i have gone into overdrive with it and can't help myself posting more and more. So far i've skirted around the outline of clobber, flirted like a cheeky chappy with music and mused over Red Supergas.... Now its time for the more sophisticated stuff. Books.

However, i've chosen not the hardback novels and classical Shakespear that adorn my bookshelves. Instead i have focussed on a couple of reads that are a cool addition to the Coffee Table and that i generally leave lying around when i'm trying to impress a bird.

First up is this excellent Pictoral journey through the many youth cultures that have clutched the U.K starting with the oringal skinheads, Punks, Mods and right through to Rave culture. PYMCA (Photographic Youth Music Culture Archieve) Is an excellent record of the things that shape todays modern style and attitudes. Plus the pictures of the original Skins are class. Although not available for purchace (I was lucky enough to have this given to me by someone who works for the organisation) The website is worthy of a few hours surfing time. Lots of photos of interest and a rather good gander.