Charles Manson: A Chilling Biography: Coming Down Fast [Paperback]

Charles Manson: A Chilling Biography: Coming Down Fast [Paperback]

SIMON WELLS

Hodder&Stoughton

It's nearly 35 years since the film Quadrophenia hit the world's cinema screens. Jimmy the Mod's search for identity against the backdrop of the May Bank Holiday riots of the 1960's, is regarded as the finest example of a British "youth" movie and a warmly remembered timepiece for a generation. Set against the backdrop of the Mods and Rockers riots of 1964, the film took its lead from The Who's classic rock opera of 1973. With a stellar cast including Phil Daniels, Leslie Ash, Toyah Wilcox and Police front man Sting, the film launched a whole generation of Britain's finest actors. Even in 2013, the word Quadrophenia still resonates as a buzzword for youthful exuberance and Modernist imagery. As the generation that first saw it now approach their fifties with teenagers of their own, Quadrophenia has become a glorious benchmark for their own youthful excesses, hopes, dreams and nostalgia. To critics, admirers and casual observers, it's intriguing: what makes a 30 plus year-old film like Quadrophenia still appealing? And similarly, why do people return to it time and time again? For the first time, QUADROPHENIA....A WAY OF LIFE explores the making of Britain's great cult film and its subsequent influence on popular culture. With interviews with principal cast members, director Franc Roddam, scriptwriter Martin Stellman and other involved in the creation of the film, this is the definitive account of Britain's greatest youth movie. Although most would credit Quadrophenia as a "Mod" film, it displays more of the fury of the late 1970's than 1960's post-war austerity. Nonetheless, this slightly surreal, timeless atmosphere the film exudes, adds to its charm. Ultimately, Mod and 1960's references aside, Quadrophenia is a classic "boy meets girl, loses girl" parable; a theme which is perennially identifiable with.

Quadrophenia a Way of Life (Inside the Making of Britain's Greatest Youth Film)

Countdown Books

The follow-up to the successful Hard Day's NightHelp! is considered the forerunner to contemporary rock musicals and pop videosThe film includes a host of classic tracks such as Ticket To Ride, You're Going To Lose That Girl, and the title track, Help! "Put down yourmobile phone, turn off your satellite TV and unplug the internet and travelback 50 years to wallow in the beauty of The Beatles as never presented before.It may seem clichéd to say this, but truly, a splendid time is guaranteed forall." Simon Wells, from the introduction.This 180 page open high street edition of Eight Arms to Hold You features rarephotos and materials from the movie Help!, drawn from archives on all fourcorners of the planet; all of which is forensically remastered by one of thecountry's best forensic art and image restorers, Paul Skellett. The book iscurated by world renowned Beatles author, Simon Wells (Beatles 365 Days andBeatles Japan).This is one of the most meticulously researched and restored Beatles titles todate, with support from Rex Features Archive, The British Film Institute, ThePete Nash Collection, The Mark Hayward Collection, The Cavern Club, The BeatlesStory Museum, The Hard Days Night Hotel, The Beatles Fest and many otherprivate collectors. Richard Lester, the legendary director of Help! has alsolent his assistance in releasing parts of his private collection (including theoriginal hand noted script). The project has renowned Beatles researcher andauthor Simon Wells on board to curate and narrate the story.

Eight Arms to Hold You: 50 Years of Help! and the Beatles

Wonderland Publications

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Charles Manson: A Chilling Biography: Coming Down Fast [Paperback]

Quadrophenia a Way of Life (Inside the Making of Britain's Greatest Youth Film)

Eight Arms to Hold You: 50 Years of Help! and the Beatles