Best DJ books?

[djproben]

Oh I almost forgot the best read I've had all year on this topic, Mark Katz's book on hip hop turntablism, Groove Music. And if you're into the music theory side of things check out Mark J. Butler's book Unlocking the Groove.

[Lilac]

any that you would like to recommend?

Anything from 'The Complete Idiot's guide to Music Theory' to 'Musicians Institute: Harmony & Theory. It completely changes your perspective on what DJing is all about - Adding harmonic mixing and phrase translations to your bank.

[calgarc]

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[backtothefront]

I'm biased but highly recommend (written by a couple of pals):

http://www.amazon.com/On-Record-Scra.../dp/0312531249

A lot of research/checking/interviews went in to this book.

[Jack Bastard]

The world would be a better place if all people new to djing read 'How To DJ Properly' by Bill Brewster (same bloke who wrote 'Last Night a DJ Saved My Life', another must-read).

I only read it for the first time last year but I wish it had existed when I started. Great book full of wisdom.

[1000 Cutts]

Hey guys,

Not interested about learning to DJ. Just interested to know if there are any interesting books about DJing or DJ culture that are a good read.

Anyone know?

The best book I have read was the excellent "Class of 88" by Wayne Anthony, this details the journey of one of the UK's pioneering illegal rave promoters. His Genesis parties are stuff of legend in and around London from 88 to 90. Read it, it is ace.

Also HappyDaze is good, published by Sam Williams who runs www.radioactivefm.co.uk

The Revised Edition of Happydaze will be available on the 11th August
and For Sale at http://www.ravereunited.co.uk/

[princesultan]

so last night a dj saved my life is still a good read? not too outdated?

[Jack Bastard]

so last night a dj saved my life is still a good read? not too outdated?

The good thing about history is that it doesn't change It's not dated at all past the fact that when they wrote it the future hadn't happened yet so they couldn't write about it.

[princesultan]

anyone know if energy flash by reynolds is just an updated copy of generation ecstasy?

[Jack Bastard]

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Here's a link to that 'How To Dj Properly'. There is no better book for becoming a better dj imo.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-DJ-Prope.../dp/0593058119