Kitchen Sink Realism

 Meaning Of The Term Kitchen Sink Realism “Kitchen Sink Realism” is a phrase that describes a particular genre of British film and drama that became apparent in the late 1950s and early 1960s. It refers to a type of social realism that concentrates on the everyday lives of working-class people. Most often it refers to the mundane conditions they encounter …

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Mod Subculture Reading, Soul Music – Blogs & Authors

Mod Subculture Books, Soul Music, Reading, Blogs & Authors – Useful Reading Whilst not exhaustive, included below are a list and brief discussion of some further reading regarding Mod Subculture and Soul music genres. Additionally also some useful websites to purchase books regarding these topics are also included. 1960s Mod Subculture Reading – Blogs / Websites The Dungeon Mod Club, …

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The Angry Young Men Movement 

The Angry Young Men Movement The phrase coined “Angry Young Men” refers to a group of British writers and playwrights who arose in the 1950s and early 1960s. These writers were known for their anti-establishment and calcitrant attitudes. Their rebellious attitudes were conveyed in their works. These works analysed and challenged the cultural, political and social norms that arose after …

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Angry Young Women: six writers of the sixties by Ann Wellman

Angry Young Women Writers of the 1950s & 1960s

Angry Young Women Writers of the 1950s & 1960s Kitchen Sink Drama was initially penned by the “Angry Young Men” and “Angry Young Women” of the 1950s & 1960s. These were a collective of upper working class / middle class playwrights and authors who were disheartened with the UK class system. They had an overwhelming desire to portray the rawness …

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Mod Books & Mod Reading Part 2 - Shaun Knapp, Graham Lentz, Elizabeth Woodcraft & Neil Sheasby

Mod Books, Mod Reading & Mod Subculture Literature Part 2

Following on from Mod Books, Mod Reading & Mod Subculture Literature Part 1, here I conclude with part 2. Contributions come from Mod authors Elizabeth Woodcraft, Shaun Knapp, Neil Sheasby and Don Hughes, Elizabeth Woodcraft’s first book about the early Sixties in Chelmsford. A Sense of Occasion, is a collection of interlinked short stories about four young women finding their …

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Mod Books & Mod Reading - Paul Smiler Anderson, Shaun Knapp, Tony Beesley & Claire Mahoney

Mod Books, Mod Reading & Mod Subculture Literature Part 1

Mod Books, Mod Reading & Mod Subculture Literature, As those who know me well, know I am an avid reader and collector of Kitchen Sink Realism. Furthermore one which is, in my opinion, a basic staple for any book shelf related to Mod subculture reading.  However I personally believe that whilst those who have an interest in the Mod Scene, …

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Modzines by Eddie Piller & Steve Rowland - Cover

Interview With Eddie Piller & Steve Rowland About Their Book Modzines

Modzines by Eddie Piller and Steve Rowland is a book about fanzine culture from the Mod Revival and beyond. A thoroughly well researched book on Mod fanzines and one which visually attractive, it is available to buy on 7th February 2019. I recently caught up with Ed and Steve and had a chat with them regarding the researching, compiling and …

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Modzines by Eddie Piller & Steve Rowland - Deluxe Edition

Modzines By Eddie Piller & Steve Rowland

A Review – Modzines By Eddie Piller & Steve Rowland In the days before the internet, a lifetime ago for many of us young Mods, one of the major lines of communication keeping this subculture alive was by spreading the word and keeping us informed. Whether that be about music, fashion or events, the Modzine was a pivotal staple for …

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Rhythm Message - Lesser Known Southern Soul Artists of The 1960s

Soul Author Mark Windle – Soul Music & Book Writing Part 2

….Of Soul Music, Book Writing and Lost Histories. – E. Mark Windle, April 2018. Part 2 South East American Soul These days though collector choice has moved more toward cherry picking the obscurities from the Carolinas and Virginia. This also includes other areas of the south east for sound that suits us. These include soulful 60s garage band records and integrated …

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House Of Broken Hearts - The Soul Of 1960s Nashville - E. Mark-Windle

Soul Author Mark Windle – Soul Music & Book Writing Part 1

….Of Soul Music, Book Writing and Lost Histories. – E. Mark Windle, April 2018. Part 1 Early Introduction To Northern Soul I wouldn’t say that music was particularly in the Windle genes – my parents were certainly never that interested. I have a couple of brothers who were though. Maybe more early 1970s rock and the Stones than black American …

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