A review of two books about our subculture. I might get one or both books, but the review is a fun read in itself:
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Re: Goths in the Chronicle Of Higher Education
Tue, June 19, 2007 - 1:59 PMI think it is funny when people try to say that goth originated in the 1970's... There have always been goths! They may not have called themselves that particular term, but honestly... There will always be those who are eccentric, and morbid, and fascinated by the darker side of things. It's much more than a fad.
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Re: Goths in the Chronicle Of Higher Education
Wed, June 20, 2007 - 7:48 AMPerhaps they are referring to goths as a distinct and identifiable subculture/social group.
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Re: Goths in the Chronicle Of Higher Education
Thu, June 21, 2007 - 5:15 AMWell, there is only a direct continuity back to the 70s. Previous to that you can find all sorts of people who were doing things similar to what we do, but there isn't the direct line of social interaction. I think there are probably enough differences between modern goths and earlier versions of us to merit a distinction. I expect there were probably people 100 years ago who liked many of the same books as me, and hung out in the same cemetaries, but I doubt they got dolled up and went clubing, which is important.
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