Remember the 80s
Subtitle: now that's what I call nostalgia
By: Richard Evans
Publisher: Portico Books
Published: 2008
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9781906032128
Subjects: Popular culture; Nineteen eighties; History
Description: Nostalgia for the music, fashion, fads and style of Generation X is booming. Richard Evans presents the best of the decade that brought us Madonna, My Little Pony, Sinclair ZX computers, Margaret Thatcher, Flock of Seagulls, Duran Duran, Legwarmers, the Walkman, breakdancing, Knight Rider, Brat Pack movies, the Rubik's cube and countless other cultural icons that changed pop culture for ever. Beautifully illustrated, this ultimate time capsule of a book features new interviews with countless 80s bands and pop acts, it also reviews each year of the 80s; what was going on in music, fashion and fads, current affairs, sport, Film and TV, etc. Real-life memories will also be dotted throughout the book - contributions will come from among the thousands of fans of the author's massively popular 80s website, as well as many 80s stars.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.