Rave Culture, an insider's overview

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Summary: an informative read
Review: I found "Rave Culture: an Insider's Overview" to be a totally fun read. It has an easy and clear format for delivering the info on the rave sound and the surrounding environment. I highly recommend it to anyone who is curious about the rave dance-movement, and the influence that this sound is having on the culture. Read it and become aware!

Rating:
Summary: an informative read
Review: I found "Rave Culture: an Insider's Overview" to be a totally fun read. It has an easy and clear format for delivering the info on the rave sound and the surrounding environment. I highly recommend it to anyone who is curious about the rave dance-movement, and the influence that this sound is having on the culture. Read it and become aware!

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Summary: The Definitive Guide to Raves
Review: I have been raving now for over 10 years all over the world; I have read several books on the subject, but I have never read one that "gets it" as well as "Rave Culture." Those people who have been to and enjoyed a real rave will nod their heads in agreement with what Jimi Fritz has to say; those who have not been to a rave but perhaps pre-judge these legitimate cultural events based on what they read in newspapers or see on TV, will now have the opportunity to understand what a rave really is and why it is a legitimate form of cultural and generational expression. The thoroughness of the book is also a plus: from the history of the events and the music to the fashion, art, dj's and even cost of putting on an event, "Rave Culture" has it all, presented in an intelligent, thoughtful way. I have no idea what agenda "Sir One" from Seattle has, but he has either never been to a rave or has chosen to review the cover for this book rather than the content. Take it from someone who has been there (many times): this is the one book about raving that strikes true and should be praised as such.

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Summary: The Definitive Guide to Raves
Review: I have been raving now for over 10 years all over the world; I have read several books on the subject, but I have never read one that "gets it" as well as "Rave Culture." Those people who have been to and enjoyed a real rave will nod their heads in agreement with what Jimi Fritz has to say; those who have not been to a rave but perhaps pre-judge these legitimate cultural events based on what they read in newspapers or see on TV, will now have the opportunity to understand what a rave really is and why it is a legitimate form of cultural and generational expression. The thoroughness of the book is also a plus: from the history of the events and the music to the fashion, art, dj's and even cost of putting on an event, "Rave Culture" has it all, presented in an intelligent, thoughtful way. I have no idea what agenda "Sir One" from Seattle has, but he has either never been to a rave or has chosen to review the cover for this book rather than the content. Take it from someone who has been there (many times): this is the one book about raving that strikes true and should be praised as such.

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Summary: If your going to buy a RAVE book, this is it...
Review: I have read, many other rave related books. They all spew the same information, and make poor attempts to capture your attention. This book on the other hand, is an accurate description of the scene. Once you have finished reading this book, It offers, links to rave related websites so you can find up to date info on the scene in your area. With the rave scene gathering such momentum, and popularity. This book is a good reminder of our roots, and our future. Keep It real, Molly RaveShots>Com

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Summary: The Essence of Rave
Review: I highly recommend this book to anyone who either has lived the history of rave or wants to know the roots of rave culture. Reading Jimmy's words, his first hand accounts and his sympathetic insights into the scene brought me back to my first experiences, when everything seemed possible. This book goes a long way towards accounting for why raves are so popular in the first place!

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Summary: An important voice for rave culture.
Review: I love this book! Forget all the uninformed media hysteria about raves & read this book! Here's a chance to hear from the other side! "Rave Culture" is a refreshingly insightful & informative book about raves as I came to know them & hopefully an important, antidote to the ongoing media dis/misinformation that threatens this precious grassroots expression of life & hope & love! You will surely end up reading this very pleasantly & articulately written book more than once. If you would like some relatively unencumbered insight into the important social relevance & the various origins & elements of rave, well, this book is it, a truely informative must read for anyone interested in seeing past what has too often been a shamefully limited & negative media perspective on this important social phenomenon, written by one with an intimate, intelligent & well-rounded relationship with this scene. Sorry if this comes off sounding like some kind of hype, but I am truely grateful to see such accessible information on a subject that is so dear to my heart (& important to my psychological/spiritual survival & well-being). Thank you Jimi!

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Summary: An important voice for rave culture.
Review: I love this book! Forget all the uninformed media hysteria about raves & read this book! Here's a chance to hear from the other side! "Rave Culture" is a refreshingly insightful & informative book about raves as I came to know them & hopefully an important, antidote to the ongoing media dis/misinformation that threatens this precious grassroots expression of life & hope & love! You will surely end up reading this very pleasantly & articulately written book more than once. If you would like some relatively unencumbered insight into the important social relevance & the various origins & elements of rave, well, this book is it, a truely informative must read for anyone interested in seeing past what has too often been a shamefully limited & negative media perspective on this important social phenomenon, written by one with an intimate, intelligent & well-rounded relationship with this scene. Sorry if this comes off sounding like some kind of hype, but I am truely grateful to see such accessible information on a subject that is so dear to my heart (& important to my psychological/spiritual survival & well-being). Thank you Jimi!

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Summary: "Rave Culture" lacks style, substance, objectivity, and research
Review: I've been a raver for 2+ years, and I could barely bring myself to finish reading this book. I was hoping it contained some kind of overview on the history of raves and rave culture. Instead, this book is a collection of cliche and gradiose generalizations about rave culture and drugs (the author claims that MDMA is not a very powerful drug on page 41, when anyone with experience with ecstasy can inform you otherwise - he must not have access to good pills) without citing any sources.

Rave Culture: An Insider's Overview reads like high school essay. It perpetuates myths about raves and offers only basic background information, no research or even the slightest hint of criticism or objectivity. I love and am a part of the party scene, but this book turns my stomach.

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Summary: just more pap.....
Review: one more book pushing old quotes and usless info about a dying dope scene. if you are looking for an educated veiw of this scene you won't find it in this book. it could also use another edit to help with the flow and grammer, but next to that it does not present anything new or truly useful.