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The Death of Discworld
Over the weekend I settled down to watch Back in Black, the docu-drama about Sir Terry Pratchett on the BBC. Curiously containing a strange amalgamation of actor Paul Kaye with the appearance and sound of Britain’s finest fantasy writer (YMMV), it … Continue reading
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Tagged links, media, mourning, neil gaiman, news, personal, response, terry pratchett
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No Shoes, No Shirt, No Soul – No Service!
It is disappointing to read, so soon after positive action against discrimination in the UK, of the uncomfortable experiences of a Goth abroad. YouTube sensation Black Friday was visiting Paris, but was asked to leave the world-famous Musée du Louvre … Continue reading
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Tagged goth community, goth subculture, incident, media, news, personal, response
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The Goth in the North
We have awoken today to a populist and conservative US President (elect) in an America engaged in a long-stare with resurgent Russia, whilst Britain thrashes through post-industrial collapse in the iron grip of an implacable woman. You could be forgiven … Continue reading
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Tagged academic, America, bands, event, festival, goth subculture, Gothic Manchester, links, media, music, personal, PR, Whitby Goth Weekend
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Mission to Dublin
Ireland… Dublin… a smart hotel far north of the city. A lobby, smart businessman strolling about and specifically avoiding a knot of people in one corner, clutching drinks and sporting the finest selection of black t-shirts this side of Glasnevin. … Continue reading
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Tagged band, bands, comedy, event, festival, fun, music, news, personal, PR, review, Whitby Goth Weekend
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Goth Space Nine: The Dark Side of Star Trek
Deep Space Nine, the dark horse of the ensemble, plays so freely with Gothic themes and imagery and was launched thirty years ago. Continue reading