Major new book on Stonehenge Festival | Forum

Kozmik_Ken May 26, 2004 12:51:35

Hope you folks don't mind me posting this here... a brilliant new book by Andy Worthington who used to write for 3rd Stone mag.

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Stonehenge: Celebration and Subversion
by Andy Worthington

The first detailed history of the Stonehenge summer solstice festivals, from the eighteenth century Druids through the twentieth century counter-culture to the present day. A major new book that recounts all the stories overlooked in most books on Stonehenge.

Published on Midsummer's Day 2004 by Heart of Albion Press in large format paperback.

Further info at http://www.hoap.co.uk

Post free on all orders received before 1st August 2004.

Pete G May 26, 2004 13:07:23

Replying to Kozmik_Ken

Its an excellent book! I got my contributors copy yesterday and read it immediatly.
There are some cracking anecdotal gems in it.
(as well as some great pics)
p193
In 1981, some of the travellers even attempted to hold a free festival at Avebury.....after being moved on by the police they found Silbury hill. The following morning, however, shortly after they opened the free tea kitchen,
'in rolled the pigs and told everyone to fuck off or else!'
p227
King Arthur talking to the press...
This is your henge. This is your temple. Do not let anyone tell you otherwise. You have as much right to be here as anyone else. This is what it's all about. The only thing I believe in is that this is our Henge and that it's open to every fucker'
PeteG

doktoratomik May 26, 2004 14:36:27

Replying to Kozmik_Ken

*sob*

I want my free festivals back!!! Summer's just not the same these days :o(

Anyway, I'll be buying a copy, so nice bit of advertising there!