This is the first comprehensive collection of academic essays on Morrissey’s solo career. Several of the authors have already published notable essays on Morrissey/The Smiths. The contributors include internationally established authors. Using a diverse range of academic disciplines and approaches, this book critically engages with this iconic and sometimes contentious figure. As leader of The Smiths and as a solo-artiste, Morrissey has consistently provoked a response from fans and critics alike in which there are no half-measures. This book examines the many complexities and contradictions that make up one of the most important, iconic and controversial figures within recent popular culture and alternative music.