If you have ever wanted to know more about the who, the where and the why of clubland, you will have realised by now how difficult it is to find this information out. And daring to admit to a back of knowledge about dance culture is risking social hara-kiri or, at best, several hours` torture at the hands of diehard trainspotters.
But club culture today, is a force to be reckoned with. Its history is amazing and fascinating, and its future is being shaped by some of the most creative people on the planet. How to find out more without looking daft or enduring extreme boredom?
Here, in easily digestible form, is the solution, brought to you by the Ministry of Sound. The Manual has the answers to all those questions you have been longing to ask. What was Shoom like? When and why did Ibiza really get going? Who was the first ever DJ? Why should I care what a Urei mixer is?
Including everything you ever wanted to know about clubbing but were too off-your-face to ask, The Manual contains all the ingredients of a great night out, without the come down.