Niagara EDM legend deadmau5 has announced the release of his first-ever book. Titled book_title_goes_here: 25 years of deadmau5, the 320-page hardcover coffee tabe book will feature more than a thousand colour photographs documenting the career of Joel Zimmerman, including previously unpublished images from his personal archive.
Published by Soi Books, the large-format book traces Zimmerman's evolution from his early DJ performances to international tours and elaborate live productions. Alongside concert photography and backstage images, the collection features appearances by some of his friends and collaborators, including Tommy Lee, DJ Aero, Steve Duda and SOFI.
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The publication also gives us and inside look at the technology and design behind some of deadmau5's most ambitious productions. Among the highlights is the Cube, the elaborate LED stage production that made its debut at Coachella in 2010 and became one of the defining visual elements of his live performances. The book also documents his work with Kaskade as Kx5, including their 2022 performance at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
In July of 2024, deadmau5 made history as the first-ever cover star of Rolling Stone Canada.
"It's been a wild ride since I started in this business. It's neat I can share some of the content captured over the years in this unique way with my fans," Zimmerman said in a statement.
The book comes in two editions, with 2,000 copies being printed altogether. The mau5hop Collector's Edition is limited to 1,200 copies and will not be reprinted. Priced at US$200, it includes a custom slipcase, metallic detailing, two sticker sheets selected by Zimmerman and architectural schematics of the Cube printed on tracing paper.
A Classic Edition, limited to 800 copies, will also be available through select independent bookstores.
The Collector's Edition is available for preorder through deadmau5's online store, with orders scheduled to ship November 28. The Classic Edition is scheduled to hit selected retailers on December 8.
