Remember the 80s: Now That's What I Call Nostalgia: Now That's What I Call Nostalgia - Introduction by ABC's Martin Fry

Remember the 80s: Now That's What I Call Nostalgia: Now That's What I Call Nostalgia - Introduction by ABC's Martin Fry

by RichardEvans (Author)

Synopsis

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 & fads, current affairs, sport, Film & 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 RememberTheEighties.com, as well as many 80s stars.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 176
Publisher: Portico
Published: 29 Sep 2008

ISBN 10: 1906032122
ISBN 13: 9781906032128

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An acid-washed trip down memory lane. --American Way
Author Bio
Richard Evans has been working in music PR and management for nearly ten years - he has worked as International Promotions Manager for London Records and as Senior Manager of Talent and Music for MTV Europe. He has appeared on several radio stations, including Radio 1 and XFM as a reporter, interviewee and DJ. Richard runs the world's most popular 80s website Remember TheEighties.com, which receives more than a million hits per month and distributes its newsletter to 18,000 people per week. He also runs his own record label - This Is Not Retro, on which he releases new music from classic 80s pop and rock acts. Richard lives in Langton Matravers, Dorset.