Back in the "leather and lace" eighties, I was the fantasy editor for a publishing company in New York City. It was a great time to be young and footloose on the streets of Manhattan–punk rock and folk music were everywhere; Blondie, the Eurythmics, Cyndi Lauper, and Prince were all strutting their stuff on the newly created MTV; and the eighties' sense of style meant I could wear my scruffy black leather into the office without turning too many heads. The fantasy field was growing by leaps and bounds, and I was right in the middle of it, working with authors I'd worshiped as a teen, and finding new ones to encourage and publish.Terri Windling
About This Quote
In this quote, the author is referring to the eighties. The eighties was a decade that allowed people to express themselves in a wide variety of styles. Although, at the time, the styles were hardly noticed. During this decade, people expressed their style through their fashion and music.
In the eighties, people also had a sense of style when it came to writing. There was a movement of young adults who were expressing themselves in this new manner, and they were being published in magazines and newspapers throughout the country.
Source: Welcome To Bordertown
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