Edition : First / Glasgow / Self Published / 2020 / Softcover. / VG+ 4to. 563pp. Printed wraps as issued. Numerous Black and White and Colour images. Text in English.
An absolute tome. “Featuring over 2000 images, this 500-page photobook captures a significant period in Scotland’s music history. Arranged by town and venue across Scotland, this book presents a unique collection of photographs and ephemera which would otherwise be lost. Taking in post/punk, indie, rock, pop and reggae, from household names to forgotten acts, this extensive collection of hidden gems provides a remarkable and personal account of the era. The book revisits a huge number of venues, the majority now lost, prompting memories of those who were there while inspiring younger gig-goers. Covering the length and breadth of Scotland, 16 YEARS spans 32 towns, 120 venues and 500 bands. As well as spotlighting Scotland’s major cities, the book also covers towns and villages rarely – if ever – mentioned in music history, such as West Linton, Dumfries, Inverkip and Cumbernauld. We showcase legendary venues such as Clouds, Night Moves, Tiffany’s, the Apollo and Silver Thread, alongside less familiar but crucial clubs like Splash One, Subterraneans, The International Hotel, The Onion Cellar, The Stagecoach, The Venue, Fat Sams and The Tamdhu.”
