Mick Mercer

This is a fairly good book, a decent history, but I have to say that with a caveat. The sad fact is there are not many such resources out there, despite the genre dating back as long as it does and far outlasting punk, of which there can not ever be too many damn books written about. (Sarcasm intended.) The thing is, I disagree with a number of things the author writes, obviously defining what bands/albums are "goth" (is it even possible to do so objectively?). Personally, I think the author show more overlooks some albums many old schools goths would both consider "goth" and a critical work contributing to the entire goth culture, music, world that followed. Among other things. Frankly, I think someone capable of being a more objective historian yet one that is open to the opinions and assertions of many people who actually do know and did live through a relevant early history through the present, although that statement just showed my own bias, I suppose. Due to the paucity of resources, I'd recommend this book. Should people ever decide to do a great deal more on the subject, with possibly better, more comprehensive and, if possible, a bit more objective information, my recommendation of this book would go down... show less

This was a surprisingly good magazine that appears to have been completely financially and culturally unsuccessful. No-one has ever heard of it, no-one knows if there were any more! But it was entertaining and had good taste, so that explains it!

A great reference guide to the subculture, much like Hex Files...but more up to date with the ever changing web sites and zines withen the scene.