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Does the image look familiar? Well, it will do it you own the Mods book by Richard Barnes
I encountered it at the weekend in a shop in a small Lancashire town (Ramsbottom if you must know) and it's made by a company called Pigment Productions. As well as the front cover image of a group of Mods in 1964, there's a small target logo on the back and a brief birthday message inside.
You'll probably need to check with the company for a local retailer - and if you do, expect to pay around £1.60.
Peter Whitehead's work as chronicler of the counter-culture is celebrated from March 1st - March 11th 2007 at London's NFT, including a "meet and greet" with the man himself.
As you can imagine from someone capturing the cutting edge of the the late 60s, his work is interesting, but unlikely to appeal to typical regular cinema-goers. Still, there's plenty worth checking out for fans of the era, including his most famous work - Tonite Let's All Make Love in London, which is still probably the best recorded document of "Swinging London" and indeed, the people that were doing the swinging.
And if you want to find out more about the man, book a ticket for Peter Whitehead in Conversation on March 7th, which covers his past works, a glimpse of current work in progress and an interview with Whitehead on the NFT stage.
If you're planning on a trip over to Brighton Beach in London, here's some news on guest DJs in the Mod room.
On Friday 20th April, friend of the site Rowly (London Bridge) will be joined by Stevie B (New Untouchables). And on Friday 18th May, very special guest is Ady Croasdell (6Ts, 100 Club)
Brighton Beach London features two rooms of 60s Garage, Psych, R’n’B & Soul played alongside Britpop & Current Guitar Records. Room 2 is all about original 45s, with resident Gav Needham and guest DJs from the Mod scene every month.
Carling Academy Islington
16 Parkfield Street
London N1 0PS
Nearest tube: Angel
Time: 10.30pm - 3am
Admission: £5 or £6 on the door.
After struggling to keep the site updated regularly, I've finally found two new writers for our cult movie site Cinedelica - so expect big things in the coming weeks and months.
The new writing team will see the site updated everyday with news, reviews, features and clips about a range of cult film and TV - much of it with a definite 60s slant. So check us out now and check us out each day for more.
And if you have any ideas for films and TV shows to feature, feel free to drop the site a line.
If you happen to be in the Liverpool area, it might be worth checking out Friction.
Friction is the work of Will Sergeant, probably best-known as the guitarist in Liverpool band Echo and the Bunnymen. Early doors it's described as ambient tunes, but when club hours start, it's a mix of 60s soul and beat, psych and the odd indie and punk classic.
The night runs every Thursday at Korova, 39-41 Fleet Sreet, Liverpool, L1 4AR. it starts around 8pm and runs until late.
And check out our club guide for a club near you.
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