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Out of Order: A Photographic Celebration of the Free Party Scene

Out of Order: A Photographic Celebration of the Free Party Scene

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Condition Notes: Cover shows moderate shelf wear. The first 20 pages are rippled from getting wet. It does not effect legibility. All other pages are clean and good shape. Binding is tight.

Author(s): Molly Macindoe
Edition: 1st Edition

Publication year: 1666

Publication date: 1666-01-01
Binding: Paperback

Language: English

Publisher: Tangent Books

ISBN: 9781906477431
Dimensions: 9.37 x 0.59 x 6.26 in

Published originally in 2011 by Tangent Books, Molly Macindoe's Out of Order: A Photographic Celebration of the Free Party Scene serves as a comprehensive, ten-year visual history of the underground rave, squat party, and teknival movements. Spanning from 1997 to 2006, the photojournalistic archive compiles over 400 images documenting the evolution of a unique European subculture, tracing Macindoe's personal journey from abandoned industrial estates in East London to illegal forest gatherings across Eastern Europe. Rather than relying on mainstream media tropes of chaos and sensationalism, the text prioritizes intimate, unvarnished black-and-white and color portraits of the organizers, DJs, sound systems, and participants at the core of the community. Supported by introductory essays by musicologist Caroline Stedman, this specialized photo collection functions as an invaluable historical record capturing the architecture, style, and collective identity of an entirely self-regulated musical underground.

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  • Like New

    This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.

  • Very Good

    This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Good

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  • Acceptable

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  • As Is

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  • Dust Jacket Grading

    (A) Excellent
    The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.

    (B) Good
    Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.

    (C) Fair
    Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.

    (D) Poor
    Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.

    (F) As Is
    Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.