Matthew Worley Books

The study delves into the transformation of Sir Oswald Mosley from a Labour politician to a prominent fascist leader, highlighting the pivotal moments of his political evolution. It provides an in-depth analysis of the organization that nurtured one of Britain's most controversial fascist movements, revealing the dynamics of Mosley's secession from Labour and his embrace of fascism. This comprehensive examination sheds light on the historical context and the ideological shifts that defined his journey.

A visual history of the artists, fans, and fanzines of widely influential British punk. Zerox Machine is an immersive journey through the vibrant history of British punk and its associated fanzines from 1976 to 1988. Drawing on an extensive range of previously unpublished materials sourced from private collections across the United Kingdom, Matthew Worley describes and analyzes this transformative era, providing an intimate glimpse into the hopes and anxieties that shaped a generation. Far more than a showcase of covers, Zerox Machine examines the fanzines themselves, offering a rich tapestry of firsthand accounts, personal stories, and subcultural reflections. With meticulous research and insightful analysis, this book captures the spirit and essence of British youth culture, shedding new light on a pivotal movement in music history and offering a unique alternative history of Britain in the 1970s and '80s.

This is the first major study of the Communist Party of Great Britain between the wars when it adopted the militant strategy of 'class against class, in its struggle to be the effective alternative to both the Labour Party and TUC.

An innovative history of British youth culture during the 1970s and 1980s, charting the full spectrum of punk's cultural development.

This book brings together historians, sociologists and social scientists to examine aspects of youth culture. The book’s themes are riots, music and gangs, connecting spectacular expression of youthful disaffection with everyday practices. By so doing, Youth Culture and Social Change maps out new ways of historicizing responses to economic and social change: public unrest and popular culture.