Jon Savage's previous book, England's Dreaming is a landmark work on the punk era.This is even more ambitious, original and important- the untold account of how the twentieth century became the century of Youth - a stunning combination of research, vivid stories and penetrating insight.
Jon Savage is a critic and writer, author of the acclaimed history of punk, England's Dreaming. He now lives in North Wales.
Savage has produced a book that may well change how people think
about teenagers - and prompt other youth culture writers to embark
on revisionist epics of their own
*Guardian, Book of the Week*
Savage's England's Dreaming has become the standard work on the
subject and his new book deserves a similar accolade... to those of
us for whom adolescence already seems like another country, this
impressive history serves as a map and reminder
*Sunday Telegraph*
Hugely enjoyable, absolutely teeming with life and excitement and
ideas, it succeeds on every level. His book is as vivid, as
brilliant and compelling - and persuasive - as its subject
*GQ*
[Savage] can bring a beguiling blend of gravitas, wit, scholarship,
and a slyly appreciative eye for the subversive, to any topic he
approaches. Teenage provides a panoramic scope for his talents. He
rises to the occasion with massive aplomb... a supremely thorough,
assured, affecting and involving work
*Independent*
Jon Savage is a star... necessary and illuminating
*The Times*
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