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Made In Brighton: From the grand to the gutter: Modern Britain as seen from beside the sea

Julie Burchill , Daniel Raven

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Published by Virgin Books, part of Ebury Publishing

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EAN: 9780753513521
Published: 3 Apr 2008

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Britain is experiencing a sudden reckless rush of liberalisation, from 24 hour licensing to gay marriages. But how did we get from idolising Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier to Jordan and Peter Andre? Funny and bittersweet, Made In Brighton interweaves personal stories of life in Brighton with larger themes of sex, politics and class to take a cold, hard look at the changing face of Britain, and at the town which has always been at the vanguard of Britain's cultural evolution. From punk to dance, dope to coke, the Labour party to hen parties, straight to gay to bi, this book holds a mirror up to the dazed face of Britain and gives it a good hard slap.

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What the critics say

Julie Burchill is, on her day, the best writer in the world.
- Word Magazine

As ever, Burchill's writing seems fuelled as much by mischievousness as indignation.
- Guardian Review

She is always, always funnier, wittier and more memorable than any of her alleged rivals.
- Word Magazine

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About the Authors

Julie Burchill has written for the Guardian and The Times and is the author of a number of novels and non-fiction books including Sugar Rush, the Emmy-winning TV series. Daniel Raven has worked as a filing clerk, postman and TV production runner. This is his first published work.