I've never read one of the "... for Dummy" books before so I was unsure of how basic they break down a topic. "DJing for Dummies" was thorough, from selecting equipment to beatmatching, from demo creation to club management relations. It is an EASY read but doesn't "talk down to the reader". I have been DJing for 12 years and, although I knew most of the contents of the books through self teaching and experience, there were still many tidbits of information that I 1) never knew, 2) forgot or 3) wasn't doing it per the book's recommendation. If you are a beginner, this book will certainly help you get on your way into the business. If you're a seasoned DJ, this book can still be a great reference for you. Hey, it even inspired me to splurge on a new MIXER !!! : )) Highly recommended!!!!

I haven't had a chance to read or even look through this book yet, but usually this series of books does well in explaining it's subjects. How ever I can say that I am satisfied with the amount of time it took to be delivered to me.

this is a good book foor people that want to learn everything about djing its a good read not boring like other dj books soo yeah I recommend this book :->

This was a reply to one of the negative reviews which I would like to repost here:

I'd like to mention that its up to you what kind of music you want to play. You can go for multiple genres. It just depends where you'll be playing at and what type of music they'll be promoting. For example, I'm a drum n bass dj so, of course I'll be hanging out with dnb heads and find clubs that host weekly dnb shows. I would play the records that sound good to me and that I can enjoy on a personal basis. Taste becomes your personal style. So, you might want to rehearse a set you would like to play live to be prepared. Eventually, you might even want to produce your own tunes and play them live. Another way to land a "hit" is mixing one genre with another genre or a beat with a famous song, creating a remix. Also, you don't always have to be on the hunt for the latest chart toppers. Sometimes you'll find little gems in the "underground/unknown" section.
On the notes of talent and sense of rythm, just what Mr Steventon mentioned, anyone can be a dj. No special breeding requirements needed. You don't have to be born a wunderkind to be a dj. It just takes patients and practice. It took me about 3-4 months to learn how to beatmatch. I didn't even have a book or instructor who could tell me how beatmatching works. My first turntable set was a puzzle for me. After time, I figured it out, slapping myself on the forehead going "Ooooohhh! That's how you beatmatch!". I wish I would've had "instructions" or a book, during those times, explaining how to mix sooner. As far as "sense of rythm" goes, you just gotta be in love with the music you're playing. You just have to feel the flow from one track to the next and how the two can seemlessly blend together. Again, this does not require skill. I guess, to sort of explain, don't think mechanical/robotic. Think organic even though you're using electronic equipment. I really appreciate what Steventon has done because his book is very helpful for the beginner and I wish I had something like it, back in the day when I started. So, pick this up if you need some helpful tips on getting started.

Like me you may have a love of some kind of music. You may see a live DJ and think to your self "I know I could do that" but really not know anybody in the industry or with the same fascination. I found this book to be informative and a great introduction to the concept of DJing. I am reading it for the second time. It has helped me along on several different levels, invaluable really!!!