Apr 11, 2010 i cant recommend this marvellous piece of work enough. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Praise for altered state at last somebody has written the real history of the last ten years, and written it with such wit, verve, empathy and. At the heart of the book is the question of whether the maverick spirit of. It examines the ideologies and myths, documenting the criminal underside to the blissedout image, and shedding light. He has worked as a foreign correspondent for the bbc, al jazeera and agence francepresse, and as editor for id magazine, the time out website, the big issue and the balkan investigative reporting network.
The story of ecstasy culture and acid house by matthew collin, with contributions by john godfrey, is from the 1998 updated second edition. In collins first book, altered state 1997, he produced an eloquent account of how ecstasy and acid house changed club culture. Irvine welsh altered state now updated is the definitive text on ecstasy culture. The story of ecstasy culture and acid house five star main by matthew collin isbn. Matthew collin when ecstasy was first mixed with house music sometime during the 1980s, the reaction triggered the most vibrant and diverse youth movement ever seen. He has also written for many newspapers and magazines. Matthew collin is a former editor of the big issue, id magazine and the time out website. Jan 11, 2018 matthew collin is the author of altered state, the definitive story of acid house and rave culture in britain. Matthew collin is a former editor of the big issue id.
The legacy of this era is still felt acutely today in britain. New book rave on covers the story of contemporary dance. He has served as an editor for id magazine and the time out website, and as a foreign correspondent for the bbc and al jazeera, and his articles have appeared in the guardian, the observer, mixmag, and the wire, among others. He is the author of the time of the rebels, this is serbia calling and altered state, and a former editor of the big issue, the time out website and id magazine. January 2018 will see the publication of matthew collins new book rave on. From its first publication in 1997, altered state established itself as the definitive text on dance culture. Altered state ebook by matthew collin rakuten kobo. Here, across 10 chapters, collin tries to understand among many. When ecstasy was first mixed with house music sometime during the 1980s, the reaction triggered a diverse youth movement. The story of ecstasy culture and acid house five star by matthew collin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
From its first publication in 1997, altered state established itself as the definitive text on ecstasy and dance culture. The story of ecstasy culture and acid house paperback apr 11 2010. Altered state now updated is the definitive text on ecstasy culture, using a cast of characters to track the origins of the scene through psychedelic subcults, underground gay discos, and the balearic paradise of ibiza. Matthew collin is the author of the criticallyacclaimed books altered state, this is serbia calling, the time of the rebels and pop grenade. This new and updated edition sees matthew collin revist many of his interviewees from the original book, with hindsight casting a fresh eye on the heady events. This second edition includes accounts of the election campaign of tony blair which used an ecstasy anthem as its musical theme, and the trial and acquittal of a 19yearold for supplying the drug that killed leah betts, and her links to east end gangsters. Altered statenow updatedis the definitive text on ecstasy culture, using a cast of characters to track the origins of the scene through psychedelic subcults, underground gay discos, and the balearic paradise of ibiza. This new and updated edition sees matthew collin revist many of his interviewees from the original book, with hindsight casting a fresh eye on the heady events of the second summer of love.
The story of ecstasy culture and acid house five star main by collin, matthew isbn. The story of ecstasy culture and acid house kindle edition by collin, matthew. At the heart of the book is the question of whether the maverick spirit of dance music has been able to survive its own success. Collins practice focuses primarily on mergers, acquisitions and other transactions involving public and private investment management firms, brokerdealers and other financial services businesses. The story of ecstasy culture and acid house by matthew collin. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. His other books are altered state, this is serbia calling and the time of the rebels.
Review at last somebody has written the real history of the last ten years, and written it with such wit, verve. Altered state is the bestselling book on ecstasy culture, using a cast of memorable characters to track the origins of the scene and its drug. The best known is 1997s altered state, a widely acclaimed exploration of acid house and. Since i was a huge music nut back in the early 00s i still am but now its controlled i was always fascinated between the relationship of music and drugs and altered state does make things clear. Jan 23, 2018 in collins first book, altered state 1997, he produced an eloquent account of how ecstasy and acid house changed club culture. From its first publication in 1997, altered state established itself. Ive already read a matthew collin book this is serbia calling so i was chuffed when i. Matthew collin is the author of altered state, the definitive story of acid house and rave culture in britain. John godfrey when ecstasy was first mixed with house music sometime during the 1980s, the reaction triggered the most vibrant and diverse youth movement ever. It has now been revised and updated by collin to account for the.
Matthew collin is a british journalist and the author of altered state. Altered state matthew collin haftad 97818466876 bokus. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading altered state. Jul 02, 2009 about the author matthew collin is the author of the criticallyacclaimed books altered state, this is serbia calling, the time of the rebels and pop grenade. Altered state is the bestselling book on ecstasy culture. Altered state tracks the development of ecstasy culture from its roots in the psychedelic underground and gay disco movements of american in the 70s, through the utopian frenzy of acid house and the illegal rave spectaculars of the 80s, to the ultimate creation of a mass drug culture in 90s britain. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. British journalist and author of the monumental altered state, matthew collin has just released his latest work rave on. Jul 02, 2009 from its first publication in 1997, altered state established itself as the definitive text on ecstasy and dance culture. Amazon price new from used from kindle edition please retry. He has worked as a correspondent for the bbc and al jazeera, and as the editor of the big issue, id magazine and the time out website. What makes this book special is collins ability to weave in historical and. I cant recommend this marvellous piece of work enough.
This new edition sees matthew collin cast a fresh eye on the heady events of the acid house summer of love and the rave scenes euphoric escalation into commercial excess as mdma became a massmarket narcotic. The story of ecstasy culture and acid house matthew collin on. Collins book is an extremely detailed, well researched cultural history, filled with first person interviews from all sides of the argument, and seamlessly woven together into an engaging and emotionprovoking narrative. About the author matthew collin is the author of altered state, the definitive story of acid house and rave culture in britain. From jack the tab to fatboy slim this book details the history of drugs and the tunes they are associated with. Matthew collin he has written for many newspapers and magazines, including the guardian, the observer, the wall street journal, mixmag, the wire and mojo.
When journalist and author matthew collin was approached by his publisher a few years ago and asked whether he wanted to write a 20th anniversary sequel to his 1997 history of uk acid house culture, altered state, he had some serious reservations. Global adventures in electronic dance music, which promises to tell the definitive story of dance culture today. The story of ecstasy culture and acid house by matthew collin,john godfrey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Read altered state the story of ecstasy culture and acid house by matthew collin available from rakuten kobo. This new book traverses across times, continents and peoples to give what can only be described as one of the most extensive, accessible and exhilarating accounts of rave music. John godfrey when ecstasy was first mixed with house music sometime during the 1980s, the reaction triggered the most vibrant and diverse youth movement ever seen.
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