Sam Knee Knihy

A pictorial history of 1980s alternative Americana.The book features hundreds of previously unseen images of bands including: Faith, Rites of Spring, Dinosaur Jr, Embrace, Opal, Galaxie 500, Beat Happening, Sonic Youth, Scratch Acid, Pussy Galore and early Nirvana. Interviews by key band members make this an essential resource for any fashion or music enthusiast.Following on from the success of A Scene In Between, revised edition, this new title explores the musical and sartorial treasures of the American 1980s guitar-based indie scenes. Starting in 1983 with the post-hardcore movement in Washington DC, Scene USA journeys coast to coast, covering everything from college rock to noise rock by way of the Paisley Underground, ending in 1989 with the nascent grunge scene in Seattle.Using original archive photography from scenesters and band members of the time, Sam Knee takes you on a fashion trip through an alternative musical history, which is placed in direct opposition to the glossy, Reaganite high-pop narrative that we know so well.

Exploring the vibrant intersection of youth culture and underground music, this book delves into the evolving fashions from 1961 to 1991, as interpreted by designer and commentator Sam Knee. It highlights how music movements influenced style, showcasing key trends and iconic looks that defined generations. Richly illustrated, the work captures the essence of subcultures, offering insights into the social and artistic dynamics that shaped fashion during this transformative period.

A visual survey of the bohemian energies surrounding underground festival culture in Britain from the 1960s to the 1980s.

A photographic archive of the looks and attitudes of women in independent music in the UK and US.

A photographic book surveying the little documented underground indie music and fashion scene in 1980s Britain.