Name: John Robb, Book’d @ Prim’s
Start: 2023-06-03T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2023-06-03T22:00:00+01:00
Location: Prim's Bookshop: Bibliotherapy

John Robb, Book’d @ Prim’s

Prim's Bookshop

An evening of spoken word with John Robb, expect many twists and turns.

Prim's Bookshop: Bibliotherapy

John Robb - The Art of Darkness: The History of GothOn Saturday, June 3rd, Prim’s Bookshop will be honoured to host John Robb, founding member of legendary punk outfit The Membranes, to discuss his new book The Art of Darkness - The History of Goth and much, much more. Expect an evening of spoken word, quirky stories and discussion with many twists and turns.Aside from The Membranes, John Robb is also lead singer with Goldblade, a journalist (Melody Maker, The Guardian, The Sunday Times), a TV and radio presenter, a mentor and a best selling pop culture author (The Stone Roses and the Resurrection of British Pop, The Nineties: What the Fuck Was That All About, Punk Rock: An Oral History, The North Will Rise Again – Manchester Music City 1976–1996). John Robb is an intensely fascinating human being, and this show promises to bring you on an intensely fascinating journey. Tickets to this event shall be limited, so get in early and don’t miss out on what will be an hugely entertaining and interesting evening! Advanced reviews for The Art of Darkness - The History of Goth:“Brilliantly illuminates the realm of imagination and dark beauty” - Johnny Marr “An encyclopaedia of excitement. Because of this book Goth is undead” - Chris Packham“… an absolute triumph. Vivid, insightful and witty” - The Wee Review If anybody would like to order The Art of Darkness in advance of the show please email primsbookshop@gmail.com and this can be arranged. John will be signing books after the event.

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