The Sixties Sourcebook: a Visual Reference to the Style of a New Generation

by Nigel Cawthorne

Hundreds of photographs examine the decade that changed the face of American style. The sixties ushered in a frivolity never before seen in America resulting in an explosion of new designs in architecture, clothing, art, as well as changes in the everyday living items.

192 pages, Hardcover

First published October 19, 1989

About the author

Nigel Cawthorne is an Anglo-American writer of fiction and non-fiction, and an editor. He has written more than 80 books on a wide range of subjects and has contributed to The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph Daily Mail and The New York Times. He has appeared on television and BBC Radio 4's Today programme.

Many of Nigel Cawthorne's books are compilations of popular history, without footnotes, references or bibliographies. His own web site refers to a description of his home as a "book-writing factory" and says, "More than half my books were commissioned by publishers and packagers for a flat fee or for a for a reduced royalty".

One of his most notable works was Taking Back My Name, an autobiography of Ike Turner, with whom he spent a number of weeks working with him on, taking up residence in Turner's house. The book caused much controversy, resulting in court cases for three years following its release.

Cawthorne currently lives in Bloomsbury, London with his girlfriend and son, Colin (born 1982).

Reviews

[Rosa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for anyone who is wanting a really good overview of this decade and needing further reference material - it covers technology, major events, fashion, art, architecture, music and influential people of that time. Some reference points of course are out of date being published in 1989 so there are some advances they refer to then that have been far surpassed. It is a fun reference book however or good coffee table book.

[Linda Appelbaum · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love books on the 60s since I grew up then. This is a good one!