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Helmut Philipps has been a member of the GJS for many years. Here, at the 2024 Annual Conference, he presents his work "DUB – The Sound of Surprise" to Ms. Deniese Sealey, Chargé d'Affaires at the Jamaican Embassy (Photo: Karl-Olaf Kaiser).
"DUB Conference - 50 Years of DUB from Jamaica" & "DUB - The Sound of Surprise"
"With his book "Dub Conference – 50 Years of Dub from Jamaica", Helmut Philipps has been letting the dub world take notice, and in some cases, rethink things. How did the demand for dub versions arise, which technical developments contributed to this, and which players were involved? The German edition has been a hit among dub fans, offering many insights, interviews, and new perspectives. With numerous readings and an exhibition in Bersenbrück parallel to Reggae Jam 2023, Helmut Philipps has now brought his research and viewpoints to fans of Echo and Hall in this country. There is also a translated English edition of the book (2024, Edition Olms), supplemented by two chapters and enriched with many new photos. Firmly bound and elegant: 1.6 kilos of glossy dub in the popular 10-inch format. A must!" (Source: Irieites.de)
Helmut Philipps’s book "Dub Conference – 50 Years of Dub from Jamaica" has been voted Book of the Year in both 2023rd and 2024th Riddim reggae magazine reader poll. Not only did the German edition take first place, but the English version “DUB – The Sound of Surprise” secured second place in the survey.
Follow Helmut Philipps on Instagram (@dub_thesoundofsurprise)
See also Helmut Philipps' website (https://www.helmut-philipps.de/)
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