“Fabric” – Celebrating 25 Years Through the Pages of a Monumental Book

Fabric nightclub, a cornerstone of London’s electronic music scene, has released a 300-page book, fabric, celebrating its remarkable 25-year journey. Packed with rare photographs, archival images, old flyers, and iconic club artwork, this book offers a deep dive into the club’s unparalleled legacy and influence on global club culture.

The Story Behind Fabric

In 1999, converting a derelict meat store in an overlooked part of London into a nightclub seemed like a wild gamble. Yet, 25 years later, fabric is a global icon of electronic music, testament to the vision and perseverance of its founders and the vibrancy of its community. fabric captures the club’s birth, its struggles against adversity, and its enduring successes.

Curated by Joe Muggs, the book is a treasure trove of stories, featuring an introduction by club culture historian Bill Brewster and a foreword by celebrated DJ Annie Mac. Above all, it shines a light on the misfits and visionaries who turned a dream into reality, from curators and resident DJs to the dancers who defined the spirit of its dancefloor.

Editions for Every Collector

The book comes in three meticulously crafted editions, each catering to different levels of collecting passion:

Standard Edition Hardback

• Features: Full-color interior spreads, silver endpapers, and a case-bound uncoated cover with a foil-blocked silver fabric logo.
• Exclusivity: Limited to a one-off print run of 4,000 copies, with no re-presses planned.

Record Store Special Edition Hardback

• Unique Elements: An alternative black cover with custom endpapers, housed in a bespoke slipcase with blind debossing. This edition includes:
  • The long-out-of-circulation fabric 001 mix CD by founding DJ Craig Richards.
  • A reproduction of the first-ever fabric club night flyer.
• Limited Availability: Only 1,000 copies.

Super Deluxe (White Rabbit Edition)

• Premium Features: A foil-blocked, off-white cover, a bespoke real cloth slipcase, and custom packaging.
• Exclusive Extras:
  • An exclusive LP.
  • A 25th-anniversary poster print.
  • Four reproduction flyers showcasing classic fabric artwork.
  • An exclusive pin badge and slipmat.
  • A reproduction of the original silver fabric pendant designed by Tom McEwan, previously gifted to only 99 individuals in 1999 and never available for sale.
• Scarcity: Strictly limited to just 500 copies.

A Testament to Club Culture

fabric is more than a book—it’s a celebration of a cultural institution and a chronicle of the people, music, and artistry that have defined the club over the past quarter-century. For collectors, music enthusiasts, and club culture historians, it’s an essential addition to any library. Each edition offers a unique way to own a piece of fabric’s storied history, cementing its status as a landmark in the evolution of global nightlife.

Fabric – The Book is available through their website here.

Mark Vessey Celebrates 25 Years of Fabric with Iconic Artwork

In addition to the book, you may be interested in how Mark Vessey commemorates 25 years of London’s legendary fabric nightclub with a visually striking limited-edition print. Featuring the club’s iconic mix compilation CDs, the artwork pays homage to fabric’s unparalleled influence on global electronic music culture. Each mix captures the essence of fabric’s storied history, from hosting world-renowned DJs to shaping dance music innovation. These exclusive prints offer collectors a unique piece of fabric’s enduring legacy, celebrating its role as a cultural institution and its continued commitment to music, community, and creativity.

Read more about the Mark Vessey Fabric prints here.