290 pages Edited by Dave Nicholson 30 x 21 cm Language: English Hardback Publisher: Velocity Press 2026
phatmedia presents UK Rave Flyers 1988–1989 documents the emergence of British acid house culture through a collection of original flyers from the phatmedia archive and other sources. Featuring reproductions of promotional material for warehouse raves, club nights and early underground events, the publication explores the distinctive graphic language and independent creative spirit of the late 1980s.
Accompanied by reflections from DJs, designers, promoters and participants, the flyers provide a visual history of a formative period in British electronic music. Together, they trace the transformation of a developing underground scene into a nationwide cultural phenomenon, highlighting the relationship between music, graphic design and youth culture.
