In the Gutter

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In the Gutter by Val Hennessy (1978). Medium format softcover in near fine condition. Toning to most pages and creasing to title page. Otherwise pages are clean and binding is stur dy. Please see photos for reference. About In the Gutter is a curious and illuminating artifact from the late 1970’s in London – a time during which Britain was experiencing sizable rifts between the established mainstream and the developing punk and counter-culture movements. Written by Val Hennessy, a Fleet Street columnist – the text in the book attempts to explain the emergence of a subculture which the author clearly found both threatening and bewildering. Show more