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Class of 88: The True Acid House Experience (Paperback)

by Wayne Anthony (Author)
4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Virgin Books (19 Feb 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0753502402
  • ISBN-13: 978-0753502402
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 80,472 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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What went on behind the Acid House dream? The raves and huge dance parties of the late-1980s changed the face of popular culture, as hundreds of thousands of youngsters enjoyed the illicit thrills of ecstacy and vast, illegal "all-nighters". Yet beneath the bright surface was a world of drug deals, violence, exploitation, protection rackets and armed robbery. In this book, Wayne Anthony tells the story of his two years as an illegal dance party organizer and promoter. In those two years he was beaten up, menaced by criminals and blackmailers, confronted with sawn-off shotguns, kidnapped and threatened with murder.

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5.0 out of 5 stars remininiscing......, 6 April 2000
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This book turned back time for me as I went to all the genesis raves, and believe me this was exactly how it was. I thought the book was well written, and is the only real to life book which I have read where I actually felt like I was there.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Spot on!, 4 May 2000
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An exact recollection of the good 'ole days! I was only 16 yrs old at the time and the excitement was totally unreal at the time. The book really does relay that excitement that everyone felt at the time of the parties. I had butterflies constantly whilst reading this and finished the book with a big smile. Wonderful!
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4.0 out of 5 stars The BOLLOCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, 16 Aug 1999
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Well finally somebody has written a REAL life account of the true acid house experience. I'd like to thank Wayne Anthony for his effort put in doing these parties. I wish I could remember it but as the press keep saying " XTC affects the short term memory ". Keep up the good work Wayne and look forward on reading Spanish Highs.
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