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Discover the incredible journey of Joachim Garraud through the 528-page collector's book "I Love My DJ Life," designed as a true immersion into the history of electronic music, radio, and DJing. Much more than just a narrative, this work plunges you into the heart of an exceptional career, punctuated by legendary collaborations, landmark events, and never-before-seen memories. Across more than 70 richly illustrated chapters, set off to discover a life guided by an unwavering passion for music.

Explore key milestones like "The Disco-Mobile Years," where everything began in a Nantes garage, or "The Guetta Years," which trace the excitement of the beginnings of mainstream electronic music in a Parisian home studio. Go behind the scenes of legendary festivals with the chapter "From Loveparade to Technoparade" and discover the history of the first French podcast, Zemixx, which celebrates its 20th anniversary on January 25, 2025—that is 999 weeks of uninterrupted broadcasting. This collector's book, printed in a limited edition with 1,200 original photos, goes far beyond a simple story: thanks to 590 QR codes scattered throughout its pages, you can access videos, audio, and unpublished photos from Joachim Garraud's personal archives.

This book revisits significant encounters with artists like Jean-Michel Jarre (The Jarre Years) or figures who have deeply influenced the world of music, such as Hiroshi Kawaguchi, the inventor of the Pioneer CD turntable, and Éric Hauville, founder of the radio station Maxximum. Joachim Garraud opens up and recounts the stages of a career entirely dedicated to music. You will also discover the genesis of projects that have made history, such as the Inox Park festival, or the launch of the first forum dedicated to electronic music in France in the early 2000s. Finally, this work is a vibrant tribute to the fans and the Space Invaders community, with a selection of the best photos from the legendary Zemixx anniversary parties.
Throughout the pages, let yourself be carried away by moving anecdotes, vibrant memories, and precious testimonials from major players in electronic music, such as Laurent Garnier, Vitalic, Joris Delacroix, Mosimann, Laidback Luke, or Benny Benassi. This collection, where nostalgia, passion, and innovation blend, reveals the fascinating story of the evolution of the DJ profession.

This book is also an act of solidarity, as each copy sold contributes to supporting the A.R.T.u.R. association, which is dedicated to the fight against kidney cancer. This commitment is a tribute to Fred Rister, a dear friend and collaborator who passed away in 2019.

A 30x30 cm square format, a luxury limited edition: 528 pages to vibrate to the rhythm of a unique career. A book to read, to listen to, and to experience fully.

I Love My DJ Life is available in a bundle with the collector's double album OVP3

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