MANCHESTER: LOOKING FOR THE LIGHT THROUGH THE POURING RAIN

Manchester, its bands, its fashions, its attitude, has defined pop culture for the best part of four decades. Joy Division, The Fall, Buzzcocks, New Order, The Smiths, Happy Mondays, Stone Roses, Oasis were the bands that shaped two generations of teenagers and changed the course of pop music. This book is a portrait of the people, the city, and their times. Whether it be on a rain-soaked stage in Brazil, a rented room in Whalley Range, or on the dancefloor of the legendary Hacienda, photographer Kevin Cummins' exquisite images capture the anarchic energy of the Manchester pop moment. This stunning visual record of the city and its pop history is complemented by contributions from Paul Morley, Stuart Maconie, Gavin Martin and John Harris.