THIS IS SKINHEAD

The documentary photobook by Tom Wilkins.

Multiple print runs · Stocked internationally · 90 pages · Full colour

“Tom has a strong eye and what I always look for in street photography is there in his work.”

Gavin Watson, photographer and author of Skins

This Is Skinhead is a documentary photobook by Cardiff-based photographer Tom Wilkins, exploring contemporary skin culture through identity, loyalty, brotherhood, music, style and belonging.

Developed over more than a year, the project began with Wilkins entering the culture as an outsider. Through photographing, listening and spending time with people within the scene, it developed into a collaborative record of contemporary skin culture in Britain and beyond.

The book combines Wilkins' documentary photography with personal archives, contributed photographs, memories and first-person accounts from people within the culture itself.

Rather than attempting to define the culture from the outside, This Is Skinhead allows different experiences and perspectives to exist alongside one another - documenting the friendships, contradictions, histories and sense of belonging that continue to shape the scene today.

“This Is Skinhead captures the music, style, unity and tribal sense of belonging at the heart of Skinhead culture.”

Katie Owen, Welsh DJ, TV and radio presenter

Featuring a foreword by Katie Owen, with contributions from photographer and Skins author Gavin Watson, musician Jenny Woo, Justin “Mooch” DeLoretto, and people from across Britain and around the world.

90 pages · 156 × 234 mm · Full colour
First edition · ISBN 978-1-0369-9582-9

£20

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STOCKISTS & RETAILERS

This Is Skinhead is stocked by independent bookshops, cultural organisations and specialist retailers in the UK and internationally.

UK

Museum of Youth Culture - London
Photobook Junkies - Bridgend
Waterstones - Online
Amazon UK - Online

INTERNATIONAL

Rebel Surf Company - Hamburg, Germany
Hellnation - Bologna, Italy
Provocative Tattoo - Žďár nad Sázavou, Czech Republic

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PRESS & MEDIA

Nation.Cymru - Wales

“Wilkins allows conflicting experiences and perspectives to exist alongside one another.”

dBustle - Italy

“This Is Skinhead: Tom Wilkins photographs a culture he doesn't want to define.”

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£20

This Is Skinhead is available now and dispatched directly from Cardiff.

UK orders are sent via Royal Mail.

International shipping is available.