Rave New World: Confessions of a Raving Reporter

Based on true events, this book captures the hedonism and humor of the nineties rave scene, featuring a cast of characters including Diego Maradona, Timothy Leary, and Boris Yeltsin. It was inspired by media lies and provides an honest, hilarious, and uncensored postcard of the era.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 22 June 2023
Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

This book is absolutely incredible! It brings back so many memories of the rave era, it's amazing. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves those unforgettable times.

The author has done a fantastic job of capturing the hedonism and humor of the nineties with a laugh-out-loud honesty that's truly refreshing. It's like taking a trip back in time to the era of epic parties and unforgettable experiences.

As a barman at the M25 Orbital raves, Kirk Field witnessed firsthand the moment acid house exploded onto the scene. Inspired by the media's portrayal of the scene, he set out to write the truth about what he had seen. His journey led him to become a raving reporter for the clubbers' bible, Mixmag, covering historic parties from the inside and sending sweat-soaked dispatches from distant dancefloors as the scene expanded across Europe and beyond.

The cast of characters in this book is nothing short of extraordinary. From Diego Maradona to Timothy Leary, the KLF to Michael Eavis, Genesis P-Orridge to Brigitte Nielsen, Boris Yeltsin to Boy George, Saddam Hussein's wife to the president of Tunisia, the CIA to the KGB, Dave Courtney to Norman Lamont's dominatrix, and even Her Majesty the Queen, Kirk's whirlwind account of the golden age of clubbing tells the story of what really happened in the naughty nineties.

What sets this book apart is its blend of vivid first-person narrative, surreal insider anecdotes, and incisive social commentary. The author doesn't shy away from exposing the seedy underbelly of rave culture while also capturing the nostalgic spirit of the era. It's a honest, hilarious, and uncensored postcard of hedonism that will appeal to anyone who's ever put their hands in the air like they just don't care.

If you're looking for a book that will transport you back to the nineties, make you laugh until your sides hurt, and leave you with a newfound appreciation for the era, then this is the one for you. Don't miss out on this incredible journey through the world of rave culture!

Weight: 340g
Dimension: 135 x 217 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788707718