Taking a big-picture view of the post-punk period, this book recreates a time of tremendous urgency and idealism in pop music. It presents many anecdotes and insights, and features the likes of Joy Division, The Fall, Pere Ubu, PiL and Talking Heads. It is of interest to fans of post-punk music.

A guide to the world of contemporary and electronic music.

A biography of the British singer songwriter who died aged twenty six, having made three albums, all now recognised as classics.

Reprinted to tie in with the sequel, this collection of novellas from Scotland's emerging writers of the 90s contains the first sci-fi story by Irvine Welsh, and a bizarre tread through Scottish surrealism in the form of spaced-out crematorium attendants and vengeful traffic-wardens.

Provides a comprehensive overview of the history of electronic music. This book presents insight into various aspects of electronic music, including the music itself, the instruments, and the industry.

An updated edition of the definitive history of dance music, published to coincide with the centenary of the DJ