This collection of essays inspired by the celebrated writer's favorite walks is available in its entirety for the first time in North America. 96 p p.

These six essential essays capture Woolf at her best, exploring modern consciousness through the prism of 1930s London while simultaneously painting an intimate, touching portrait of this sprawling metropolis and its fascinating inhabitants. Adeline Virginia Woolf (25 January 1882 – 28 March 1941) was an English writer, and one of the foremost modernists of the twentieth century. During the interwar period, Woolf was a significant figure in London literary society and a central figure in the influential Bloomsbury Group of intellectuals.

A groundbreaking and extensively researched account of the 1960s London art scene In the 1960s, London became a vibrant hub of artistic production. Postwar reconstruction, jet air travel, television arts programs, new color supplements, a generation of young artists, dealers, and curators, the influx of international film companies, the projection of “creative Britain” as a national brand—all nurtured and promoted the emergence of London as “a new capital of art.” Extensively illustrated and researched, this book offers an unprecedented, rich account of the social field that constituted the lively London scene of the 1960s. In clear, fluent prose, Tickner presents an innovative sequence of critical case studies, each of which explores a particular institution or event in the cultural life of London between 1962 and 1968. The result is a kaleidoscopic view of an exuberant decade in the history of British art.

This book explores the highly-valued, and often highly-charged, ideal of authenticity in hip-hop — what it is, why it is important, and how it affects the day-to-day life of rap artists. By analyzing the practices, identities, and struggles that shape the lives of rappers in the London scene, the study exposes the strategies and tactics that hip-hop practitioners engage in to negotiate authenticity on an everyday basis. In-depth interviews and fieldwork provide insight into the nature of authenticity in global hip-hop, and the dynamics of cultural appropriation, globalization, marketization, and digitization through a combined set of ethnographic, theoretical, and cultural analysis. Despite growing attention to authenticity in popular music, this book is the first to offer a comprehensive theoretical model explaining the reflexive approaches hip-hop artists adopt to ‘live out’ authenticity in everyday life. This model will act as a blueprint for new studies in global hip-hop and be generative in other authenticity research, and for other music genres such as punk, rock and roll, country, and blues that share similar issues surrounding contested artist authenticity.

This original study discovers the bourgeois in the modernist and the dissenting style of Bohemia in the new artistic movements of the 1910s. Brooker sees the bohemian as the example of the modern artist, at odds with but defined by the codes of bourgeois society. It renews once more the complexities and radicalism of the modernist challenge.

In 'The London Scene: Six Essays', Virginia Woolf explores the essence of post-World War I London through a series of reflective essays. Through her unique stream-of-consciousness writing style, Woolf vividly captures the bustling streets, vivid characters, and changing landscape of the city. Each essay reveals Woolf's keen observations and deep connection to London's social and cultural atmosphere, making this collection a valuable literary portrayal of the early 20th-century city life. Woolf's innovative approach to storytelling and unparalleled ability to convey the complexities of human experience set this collection apart in the realm of modern literature. As a prominent figure in the Bloomsbury Group and a pioneering feminist writer, Woolf's perspective offers readers a nuanced and thought-provoking exploration of London's dynamic nature. 'The London Scene' is a must-read for those interested in urban studies, literary criticism, and the evolution of modernist literature.

This book explores the highly-valued, and often highly-charged, ideal of authenticity in hip-hop — what it is, why it is important, and how it affects the day-to-day life of rap artists. By analyzing the practices, identities, and struggles that shape the lives of rappers in the London scene, the study exposes the strategies and tactics that hip-hop practitioners engage in to negotiate authenticity on an everyday basis. In-depth interviews and fieldwork provide insight into the nature of authenticity in global hip-hop, and the dynamics of cultural appropriation, globalization, marketization, and digitization through a combined set of ethnographic, theoretical, and cultural analysis. Despite growing attention to authenticity in popular music, this book is the first to offer a comprehensive theoretical model explaining the reflexive approaches hip-hop artists adopt to ‘live out’ authenticity in everyday life. This model will act as a blueprint for new studies in global hip-hop and be generative in other authenticity research, and for other music genres such as punk, rock and roll, country, and blues that share similar issues surrounding contested artist authenticity.

In 'The London Scene: Six Essays on London' by Virginia Woolf, the reader is treated to a collection of insightful essays that capture the essence of London in the early 20th century. Woolf's lyrical prose and keen observation bring the bustling city to life, as she explores its streets, neighborhoods, and inhabitants with unparalleled depth and precision. Each essay offers a unique perspective on London, shedding light on both its beauty and complexity, making it a must-read for anyone interested in urban studies or English literature. Woolf's distinctive style, characterized by its fluidity and sophistication, adds an extra layer of richness to the text, elevating it to a classic work of non-fiction. Virginia Woolf, a prominent figure in the Bloomsbury Group, drew inspiration from her own experiences in London to write these essays. Her deep connection to the city and her talent for introspection allowed her to create a vivid and authentic portrayal of urban life. Woolf's status as a leading modernist writer further enhances the credibility and significance of 'The London Scene,' solidifying its place in literary history. For readers who appreciate elegant prose, insightful commentary, and a nuanced exploration of city life, 'The London Scene: Six Essays on London' offers a captivating journey through one of the world's most iconic cities. Woolf's masterful storytelling and acute observations make this book a timeless gem that continues to inspire and delight readers to this day.

This book is a detailed and close examination of the rave club drugs market as it took place in nightclubs, dance parties, pubs and bars and among friendship networks in London, in the mid to late 1990s. It focuses on the organizational features of drugs purchasing and selling and differentiates anonymous drugs trading in public nightclub settings, from selling among extended networks of friends and others. The stories of different people and friendship groups illustrate the varied drug selling roles and highlight the enterprise and entrepreneurship supporting their involvement. Told from the perspective of author's own membership in this night-time leisure culture, and embracing the disciplines of urban sociology and cultural criminology, this book contributes to our knowledge of recreational drugs markets and night-time leisure cultures. It will be of interest to students and academics with interests in these fields, as well as the many other people whose lives became a part of this vibrant leisure scene.