--- product_id: 6304880 title: "Altered State: The Story of Ecstasy Culture and Acid House" brand: "matthew collin" price: "23836CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/6304880-altered-state-the-story-of-ecstasy-culture-and-acid-house store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Altered State: The Story of Ecstasy Culture and Acid House **Brand:** matthew collin **Price:** 23836CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Altered State: The Story of Ecstasy Culture and Acid House by matthew collin - **How much does it cost?** 23836CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/6304880-altered-state-the-story-of-ecstasy-culture-and-acid-house) ## Best For - matthew collin enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted matthew collin brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Altered State: The Story of Ecstasy Culture and Acid House - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61NJcnzcnFL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect narrative of the 20th century's biggest, least understood saga *by A***X on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 29, 2014* This is an instant classic for anyone who's interested in subculture, counter culture, youth culture, drug culture, dance music culture, queer culture, black culture... Basically, every marginalized movement of the last 4 or 5 decades takes its turn on the stage in this comprehensive (but still compact) book. Through Collins' approachable and assured narrative, they all merge to become milestones along a vast unified current of activism, drugs and music that has meandered along beneath the mainstream for over half a century.Collins' narrative style is perfect for the story he tells - it is a lot like listening to an engaging storyteller who is armed with a lot of facts, rather than reading a research paper. The revolutionary undercurrent in music, as he describes it, reflects a neverending quest for freedom from an inflexible government model that never really seems to change or suffer for its wrongheaded ways. The major players in the different strands of subculture that pop up to challenge it all seem to share a single aim, and their frustrations and hopes all merge over the course of the book. They almost become archetypes in Collins' retelling of events, but his sympathetic depiction of every subject's strengths and weaknesses leaves us in no doubt that these are real, ordinary people that he is talking about.Frankly the only thing I dislike about this book is that there's no 2nd volume from 1999 onwards! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book is as much history as Lewis and Clark ... *by E***K on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 23, 2017* This book is as much history as Lewis and Clark exploring America. It tells the real story of the scene. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Required reading for all techno/house fans! Essential! *by S***T on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 13, 1998* This is the best book I have seen thusfar on the subject. Matthew Collin is detailed and objective...hitting on all the key elements of modern dance culture. Enjoy!Brad Owen Massive Magazine, Milwaukee --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/6304880-altered-state-the-story-of-ecstasy-culture-and-acid-house](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/6304880-altered-state-the-story-of-ecstasy-culture-and-acid-house) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-10-02*