--- product_id: 51010202 title: "Manchester: Looking for the Light through the Pouring Rain" price: "€ 52.08" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/51010202-manchester-looking-for-the-light-through-the-pouring-rain store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Iconic Manchester bands featured Hardback, premium print quality Exquisite 30-year photographic archive Manchester: Looking for the Light through the Pouring Rain **Price:** € 52.08 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Capture the sound and soul of Manchester’s music revolution! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Manchester: Looking for the Light through the Pouring Rain - **How much does it cost?** € 52.08 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/51010202-manchester-looking-for-the-light-through-the-pouring-rain) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Cultural Time Capsule:** Relive the highs and lows of Manchester’s music scene from the Hacienda to global stages - • **Exclusive Textual Insights:** Contributions from top music critics enrich the narrative - • **Collector’s Edition Quality:** Hardback with premium printing for lasting value - • **Iconic Manchester Music Legacy:** Dive into the city that shaped pop culture for decades - • **Kevin Cummins' Masterful Photography:** Experience the raw energy of legendary bands through stunning visuals ## Overview Manchester: Looking for the Light through the Pouring Rain is a hardback photographic chronicle by Kevin Cummins, capturing over 30 years of Manchester’s influential music scene. Featuring iconic bands like Joy Division and Oasis, enriched with expert essays, this book is a must-have collector’s item for music lovers and cultural historians alike. ## Description Manchester, its bands, its fashions, its attitude, has defined pop culture for the best part of four decades. Joy Division, The Fall, Buzzcocks, New Order, The Smiths, Happy Mondays, Stone Roses, Oasis. These were the bands that shaped two generations of teenagers and changed the course of pop music. Manchester: Looking for the Light through the Pouring Rain is a portrait of these individuals, the city, and their times. Whether it be on a rain-soaked stage in Brazil, a rented room in Whalley Range, or on the dancefloor of the legendary Hacienda, Kevin Cummins' exquisite photographs capture the anarchic energy of the Manchester pop moment. This stunning visual record of the city and its pop history is complemented by four textual contributions from Paul Morley, Stuart Maconie, Gavin Martin and John Harris. What is it about that city that makes it the Memphis of the UK? Cummins' photographic record of the past 30 years captures the highs, the lows and the transcendent pop moments of Manchester's most famous sons. Review: Great gift for FIL - My Father in law chose this for his birthday. He loves it and was very excited to receive it. It’s a hard back, well printed and very good condition. Don’t have much more to comment on as it was a gift but felt happy with the quality. Thank you Review: A magnificent collection of photographs from a brilliant period of music - This book is superb, Kevin's photographs tell the story of an iconic period of diverse and innovative music ! I have many music books and would rate this the best, don't give buying this a second thought ! ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 42,784 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 204 in Popular Music 306 in Rock Music 441 in Cultural Studies | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 124 Reviews | ## Images ![Manchester: Looking for the Light through the Pouring Rain - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91pXztoWPsL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great gift for FIL *by L***I on 28 June 2025* My Father in law chose this for his birthday. He loves it and was very excited to receive it. It’s a hard back, well printed and very good condition. Don’t have much more to comment on as it was a gift but felt happy with the quality. Thank you ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A magnificent collection of photographs from a brilliant period of music *by A***W on 10 January 2023* This book is superb, Kevin's photographs tell the story of an iconic period of diverse and innovative music ! I have many music books and would rate this the best, don't give buying this a second thought ! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read *by P***A on 3 January 2025* My hubby loved it, ## Frequently Bought Together - Manchester: Looking for the Light through the Pouring Rain - A -Z Manchester Hidden Walks: Discover 20 routes in and around the city - Manchester Unspun: How a City Got High on Music --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/51010202-manchester-looking-for-the-light-through-the-pouring-rain](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/51010202-manchester-looking-for-the-light-through-the-pouring-rain) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-08-03*