Ministry of Sound: Anthology
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A visceral, high-energy celebration of the legendary London club and record label that revolutionised house music in the 1990s and shaped global club culture for generations. Since its understated debut in a former South London industrial space in 1991, Ministry of Sound has become a defining force in dance music worldwide. As CBGB was to punk and Studio 54 to disco, Ministry emerged as the quintessential home of house—the venue that captured and propelled an era. Inspired by the groundbreaking disco and rave clubs of the 1980s, including New York’s Paradise Garage and Manchester’s Haçienda, Ministry built its reputation on an unparalleled sound system and a philosophy that placed music and movement above trends.
The club elevated DJs to stardom and championed influential names such as Larry Levan and David Morales. What began as a cult hotspot quickly grew into a global phenomenon, expanding into the world’s largest independent record label. This dynamic volume offers an eclectic, immersive portrait of the club’s history and cultural impact. Archival photography, posters, and record sleeves appear alongside immersive photography and personal recollections from musicians and cultural figures including Paul Oakenfold, David Morales, Carl Craig, Moby, Princess Julia, Pete Tong, Steve Angello, and Honey Dijon among many more.
Blending the official with the underground, the iconic with the candid, the book captures the spirit, irreverence, and enduring legacy of a true legend of club culture.
Author/Artist/Designer
Simon Moore, Justin BerkmannPages
400
Dimensions
30 x 25.1cm (11.8 x 9.9in)
ISBN
9780847875535
Colour
Black
Product code
173623
Book Format
Hardback
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