A Scene in Between (Revised Edition) - by Sam Knee (Hardcover)

About the Book

"There has been much coverage through the years of punk, post-punk and the acid-house era of the early 90s. But the scene surrounding independent guitar-based music of the 1980s in Britain has been largely overlooked. A Scene In Between sets out to excavate the sartorial treasures of this era, spanning Postcard Records, Creation, C86, shoegaze, and the multifarious sub-scenes that sprouted in between. Made up of photos, both amateur and professional, contributed from archives of original scenesters and band members of the time, it looks at the charity shop chic, anoraks, bowlcut hairdos, leather trousers, stripy tees and 60s threads that were so popular on the scene, and which are now making such a dramatic comeback. The book features hundreds of previously unpublished photographs of bands including Primal Scream, Spacemen 3, The Smiths, My Bloody Valentine, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Talulah Gosh, Vaselines, The Pastels and countless others. Interviews and ramblings from members of The Pastels, Talulah Gosh and My Bloody Valentine make this a must have for musos and fashion aficionados alike"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

A revised edition of this cult classic photographic exploration of 1980s music and fashion, alongside hundreds of never-seen-before photographs that will delight both fans of Sam Knee's work and new music and fashion aficionados.

''A glorious photographic compendium of styles and street cultures from a bygone era''. -- The Guardian

''An artist's image and music is inextricably tethered and A Scene In Between draws these threads together beautifully''. -- Vice Magazine

''A visual manifestation of Knee's personal obsession and acute knowledge of the scene - in particular, the underground style - whilst mirroring the general mood of the era''. -- Dazed Magazine

A Scene In Between sets out to excavate the sartorial treasures of the UK's 1980s guitar scenes. Using original archive photography from scenesters, band members and amateur photographers of the time, Sam Knee takes you on a fashion trip through the visual racket of pivotal indie bands including Primal Scream, Spacemen 3, The Smiths, My Bloody Valentine, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Tallulah Gosh, the Vaselines and countless others. Charity shop chic, anoraks, bowlcuts, leather trousers and stripy tees are all de-riguer in this evocative photographic historical capsule.

Seven years on from the release of the first edition, Sam Knee has expanded his photographic contact base, and built a loyal Instagram following of over 60,000 (including many big names in fashion and music). This revised edition features a new cover and intro, interviews with Johnny Marr, Deb Googe and Lawrence from Felt, plus many many more.

Review Quotes

'An artist's image and music is inextricably tethered and A Scene In Between draws these threads together beautifully'.
-- Vice Magazine

'A glorious photographic compendium of styles and street cultures from a bygone era'. -- The Guardian

'A brilliantly curated pictoral history ... Unpicks the scene's influence and influences, showcases terrific photographs of bands both celebrated and largely forgotten, and highlights the stylistic commonalities within a musically varied subculture'.
-- The Quietus

'A visual manifestation of Knee's personal obsession and acute knowledge of the scene - in particular, the underground style - whilst mirroring the general mood of the era'.
-- Dazed Magazine

About the Author

Sam Knee is a writer, blogger, designer and sartorialist, whose endless fascination with the indie music scenes of the UK in the 1980s has led him to become one of the world authorities on the subject. His Instagram @asceneinbetween boasts over 62,000 followers, including the great and the good of the fashion world.