Anyone read: Generation Ecstasy; Into the World of Techno and Rave Culture?

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Posted by exstasie on Feb-04-2007 01:58:

Anyone read: Generation Ecstasy; Into the World of Techno and Rave Culture?

I was wondering if anyone has read this book?

I just got my xmas present from work (yeah, I know..it's February...I don't really wanna talk about it) and the gift came w/ a GC for chapters.

I was thinking of picking up this book...I wouldn't mind getting some reviews from some people who actually have experienced the rave scene and have read the book.

Thanks

Posted by Ni-Cd on Feb-04-2007 03:37:

i'd be interested i knowing as well...I know Simon Reynolds has done some other books on underground and alternative scenes (ie, Punk). Be fun doing the research for these books. I can't find this particular book on chapters.ca...

Posted by Nicolas Oliver on Feb-04-2007 03:38:

This book has been oft-cited by academics: I would recommend reading it.

Posted by Truepioneer on Feb-04-2007 04:16:

Altered State by Matthew Collins is another good one if you find thtat book enjoyable.

Posted by Stephentremor on Feb-04-2007 18:10:

I read this a number of years ago... quite a good read!

Posted by exstasie on Feb-04-2007 18:22:

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Originally posted by Stephentremor
I read this a number of years ago... quite a good read!

Yeah..I read some reviews on Amazon and it sounded like it document about raves, rather then the influence of E...

Either way, i'm not a big reader but thought it would be interesting!