JIM WILKIE - BLUE SUEDE BROGANS

Jim Wilkie as author, has written many books, but I'm going to mention just 2 in particular because they contain lots of interesting retro reading material.
This one here "Blue Suede Brogans" gives a glimpse into the Scottish music scene, with Dundee in the 60's & 70's getting quite a sizable coverage.
Some musicians get their own individual chapter, giving an insight into what life in a band was like back in the day. Locals such as Doug Martin, Donnie Coutts, Mike Fraser and Michael Marra all give their personal account, while various Average White Band members and Edwyn Collins recall their links with Duncan of Jordanstone Art College.
The book was published in 1991 so may need a bit of detective work to find a copy, but it's well worth tracking down and occupying a place on the bookshelf.
Also has loads of rare photographs.

GANGS OF DUNDEE BOOK

This book, written by Gary Robertson, gives a terrific insight into Dundee's gang culture which was rampant in the 1960's/70's/80's. Detailing the background behind the rise of the first fully formed mobs in the 60's, recounting the bloody battles of the mental 70's and discovering the new casual crews of the 80's.
The book is loaded with city references from that era, the shops, pubs, football and of course the housing schemes, as ex gang members give graphic accounts (in broad Dundee lingo) of their involvement, such as the scraps at the Palais, the rumbles at Gussie Park, the futba violence and the turf wars. Plenty information on the cult clothing that was worn too...even a guide to jersey colours.
So whether you want to reminisce or learn about what the hell the Huns, Fleet, Toddy, Shams and the rest got up to, this is where you'll find out. It will make you cringe and laugh in equal measure as it uncovers this unique period in Dundee's history.