About the Author

Dave Haslam has written for the NME, the Face, the Observer and the London Review of Books. He built his DJ-ing reputation over 450 nights during the Hacienda’s golden age, and for the Stone Roses at Spike Island. He currently has a fortnightly residency at Britain’s biggest superclub, Cream.

Reviews

Praise for 'Manchester, England': 'Measured, inclusive, witty, thorough - a triumph.' Q Magazine 'Awesome' NME 'A new kind of political history, firmly rooted in the experience of popular culture.' Michael Bracewell, GUARDIAN