(Ebook) Goth: A History by Lol Tolhurst ISBN 9780306828423, 9781529424287, 0306828421, 1529424283

(Ebook) Goth: A History by Lol Tolhurst ISBN 9780306828423, 9781529424287, 0306828421, 1529424283

Following his memoir Cured, a fascinating deep dive into the dark Romanticism of Goth music, a misunderstood genre & culture by co-founder of The Cure, Lol TolhurstGOTH  is an entertaining & engaging historical memoir of the genre of Goth music & culture, exploring creative giants like The Cure, Siouxsie & the Banshees, Bauhaus, Joy Division, & many more great bands that offered a place of refuge for the misfits of the 80s & ever since. Written by Lol Tolhurst, co-founder of The Cure, this book offers a fascinating deep dive into the movers & shakers of goth with stories & anecdotes from Tolhurst’s personal memories as well as the musicians, magicians, & artists, who made it all happen—the people, places, & events that made goth an inevitable & enduring movement.Starting with the Origins of Goth, Tolhurst explores early art & literature that inspired the genre & looks into the work of T.S Eliot, Edgar Allan Poe, Sylvia Plath, & Albert Camus. He also outlines the path of Gothic Forebears & shows how many musicians played in punk bands before transitioning into goth endeavors. Next, he introduces readers to the "Architects of Darkness "—Bauhaus, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Joy Division, & The Cure—the godfathers of goth who established the genre's roots. Following these early bands, Tolhurst discusses a group he calls the "Spiritual Alchemists", consisting of bands like Depeche Mode & Cocteau Twins, who helped the darkness expand into the culture. He also tracks the expansion of the genre overseas, from England to NY, & Los Angeles. Gothic fashion was an important part of the movement as well, & Tolhurst discusses the clothing that accompanied & complemented the music. Finally, Tolhurst examines the legacy of goth music, & shows how its influence can still be seen to this day across music, film, TV, visual arts, & social media...