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The nineties was the decade when British culture reclaimed its position at the artistic centre of the world. Not since the 'Swinging Sixties' had art, comedy, fashion, film, football, literature and music interwoven into a blooming of national self-confidence. It was the decade of Lad Culture and Girl Power; of Blur vs Oasis. When fashion runways shone with British talent, Young British Artists became household names, football was 'coming home' and British film went worldwide. From Old Labour's defeat in 1992 through to New Labour's historic landslide in 1997, Don't Look Back In Anger chronicles the Cool Britannia age when the country united through a resurgence of patriotism and a celebration of all things British. But it was also an era of false promises and misplaced trust, when the weight of substance was based on the airlessness of branding, spin and the first stirrings of celebrity culture. A decade that started with hope then ended with the death of the 'people's princess' and 9/11 - an event that redefined a new world order. Through sixty-eight voices that epitomise the decade - including Tony Blair, John Major, Noel Gallagher, Damon Albarn, Tracey Emin, Keith Allen, Meera Syal, David Baddiel, Irvine Welsh and Steve Coogan - we re-live the epic highs and crashing lows of one of the most eventful periods in British history. Today, in an age where identity dominates the national agenda, Don't Look Back In Anger is a necessary and compelling historical document.… (més)
A really good and nostalgic view of the 1990s, a decade which has been sadly ignored by many historians. In Britain, they did seem to be a Renaissance of arts, culture, sports, and politics. For a brief and shining moments, there appeared to be a way forward for Britain with us, looking towards the future that had hope and Promise. It wasn’t long before the sheen of this war off, and we quickly became disenchanted with how things ended up for me. This was a particularly nostalgic era as I was at university and was very conscious of the drive in popular culture and the overall zeitgeist, which I think this book really does capture. The use of first person recollections means that this isn’t necessarily the easiest book to read or to get into but it does work. You do recall what it was like. anyone interested in modern British history, the government, popular culture, music, and English football will enjoy this immensely ( )
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Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player That struts and frets his hour upon the stage And then is heard no more: it is a tale Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing. William Shakespeare, Macbeth, Act V, sc. v
I don't want to be neutral. I don't want to be a saint. I want to be a lost cause. I want to be corrupt and futile! John Osborne, Look Back in Anger, Act III, sc. ii
Please don't put your life in the hands of a rock 'n' roll band Who'll throw it all away Noel Gallagher, 'Don't Look Back in Anger'
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For Kate . . . and the time we used to be x
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The nineties was the decade when British culture reclaimed its position as the artistic centre of the world.
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They'd love us to get on a cruise ship and do a Britpop tour.
The nineties was the decade when British culture reclaimed its position at the artistic centre of the world. Not since the 'Swinging Sixties' had art, comedy, fashion, film, football, literature and music interwoven into a blooming of national self-confidence. It was the decade of Lad Culture and Girl Power; of Blur vs Oasis. When fashion runways shone with British talent, Young British Artists became household names, football was 'coming home' and British film went worldwide. From Old Labour's defeat in 1992 through to New Labour's historic landslide in 1997, Don't Look Back In Anger chronicles the Cool Britannia age when the country united through a resurgence of patriotism and a celebration of all things British. But it was also an era of false promises and misplaced trust, when the weight of substance was based on the airlessness of branding, spin and the first stirrings of celebrity culture. A decade that started with hope then ended with the death of the 'people's princess' and 9/11 - an event that redefined a new world order. Through sixty-eight voices that epitomise the decade - including Tony Blair, John Major, Noel Gallagher, Damon Albarn, Tracey Emin, Keith Allen, Meera Syal, David Baddiel, Irvine Welsh and Steve Coogan - we re-live the epic highs and crashing lows of one of the most eventful periods in British history. Today, in an age where identity dominates the national agenda, Don't Look Back In Anger is a necessary and compelling historical document.
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