Drumz Of The South: The Dubstep Years (book)

This week I launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign to fund the printing of 1000 copies of my first ever photobook - Drumz Of The South: The Dubstep Years (2004-2007).

The book is a 220+ page ode to South London and my journey with its early dubstep scene and features 150+ images of DJs and artists like Mala, Coki, Loefah, Sgt.Pokes, Hatcha, Skream, Benga, Burial and Kode9 alongside dance floor scenes and cityscapes.

There are also never before seen hand-drawn notes and maps and a foreword by the author of Make Some Space, Emma Warren and overall art-direction by the brilliant Alfie Allen.

The Dubstep Years is both a cultural and historical record of an important moment in time, and a personal story of community and creativity. I cannot wait to share it with you.

I am over-the-moon at the reception the book and Kickstarter campaign have received so far.

In just over 24 hours, it is nearly 50% funded, and backers have come from all around the world, and has received public support from DJ Mag, Resident Advisor, Crack Magazine, Gilles Peterson and Mary Anne Hobbs.

Drumz Of The South Kickstarter Promo video.

FWD>> at Plastic People, LDN 2005. L-R: Skream, Jammer, Blackdown, JME, Jackie Steppa, Wiley, Sgt. Pokes, Mala, Crazy D, Tubby, Chef. © Georgina Cook