Skinhead [Paperback]

Nick Knight (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 1982

Traces the history of this unique group from the original ‘60s Skinheads to its mid-’70s revival. Features a piece by Dick Hebdige on the sociology of youth cults.

Product Details

• Paperback: 114 pages
• Publisher: Omnibus Press; 1st edition (December 31, 1982)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0711900523
• ISBN-13: 978-0711900523
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #511,353 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars art and a tiny lesson in a misunderstood youth subculture, December 16, 2002

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courteny k (usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Skinhead (Paperback)

First of all this book is not written as some far in depth account of skinheads, it is a photo journal. Knight is a talented photograher and this book should be put into spectrum as an art book, who's subject is an almost lost subculture. Do not buy this book if you want a grand tale of the non-racist skinhead movement and evolution. Also when looking at the photos be prepared to keep an open mind, past preconceieved notions. If you like the book check out Gavin Watsons Skins, a very similiar book, less writting but more photographic talent. Also if you want more knowledge on the truth behind skinheads, try reading Spirit of 69, a Skinhead bible.
In rebuttle to another reviewer, all skinheads are NOT nazis now and there is a growing rebirth of the non-racist subculture.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars fair account of non-racist skinhead culture, October 29, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Skinhead (Paperback)

This book is alright. It accounts the aspects of Skinhead culture which are true to the heart and not true to the tabloit representation. It shows how a nazi skinhead is a contradiction of skinhead culture itself. It also has a nifty style outline. however there are several BETTER account of non-nazi skinheads which i would reccommend. The Spirit of 69 by George Marshall, its sequel Skinhead Nation. and Skins by Gavin Watson.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, but dated., April 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Skinhead (Paperback)

Nick Knights book is an interesting (mostly a photo-journal) account of Skinhead life in England in the late 70's early 80's. Other reviewers noted how the book gave a good account of "non-racist" Skins, but I noticed plently of photos in the book showing obvious National Front members. In the end, the book is probably ideal only for people within the sub-culture itself. The text is a bit weak, and much, much to short. The photos concentrate a bit to much on style and most are posed. Still, all in all, the book represents a nice snapshot of Skinhead life in Britain back in 70's and 80's.