Ibiza. Shadows on the moon. Outcasts, freaks, shamans, and the emergence of club culture

The island of Ibitsa (Ivisa), which once former a pirate stronghold, in the 20th century acquired a reputation as a counter -cultural focus of bohemia, looking for adventures. Over time, this intersection of experimental musicians, travelers" Hippi paths and tourists who want to have fun became an epicenter of electronic music, giving rise to a completely unique club culture. Nevertheless, the book of Helen Donlon - the first and only chronicle of this story and excursion on the night platforms of Ibiza - allows you to understand that the attractiveness that makes us return to the island in order to survive the "experience of Ibiza" once again, goes far beyond the parties. For, according to Richie Housitin, the host of the world DJ and one of the many heroes of this book, “Ibiza is a place ... inviting people to escape, separate themselves from reality ... This is a place that does not impose social norms, a place where freedom is not guaranteed, then it is assumed. . <...> The line between what is real and what is not is where Ibiza is. This is a black hole in the center of the world, where everything is possible ... "