Can you feel the magic? 'Beyond Heaven' Vol. II from 'Almighty & Insane Books' is a must - have for Chicago house music lovers. The first volume was compiled by Brandon Johnson with help from Chicago DJ Mario ‘Liv It Up' Luna, who had a huge collection of party flyers during his time in Chicago's Pilsen from 1983 - 1989. This new volume delves deeper into house history from 1981 to 1992. With 96 full - color pages, it features all - new flyers from Luna's archive, documenting early mobile discos, club nights, and the emerging rave scene in Chicago. As you flip through, you'll see names of house music legends like Frankie Knuckles, Ron Hardy, and more, alongside many others you may not know. The graphic design of this era, with gradients, illustrations, letraset type, and hand - drawn skylines, is truly captivating. It's a first - edition paperback with an embossed cover. Chicago house fanatics, don't miss out! Also available: Beyond Heaven Vol. I and Vol. III. Reviewed by Billington Lambs in 06/2020.
This book is great for just sitting back and enjoying. You can flip through the pages at your leisure to soak in the amazing Chicago house party history. When handling the book, be gentle to avoid any damage to the embossed cover. Keep it in a dry place to prevent the pages from warping. It's a collectible, so treat it well. You can also share it with your friends who are into house music or graphic design. Just make sure to pass it around carefully so it stays in good condition.
