A new deadmau5 book is on the way to mark his 25 years in electronic music. The 320-page coffee table book, published by Soi Books, can be pre-ordered now through mau5hop and reaches select independent bookstores on December 8.
At a glance
- Title: book_title_goes_here: 25 years of deadmau5
- Publisher: Soi Books
- Contents: 320 pages and more than 1,000 colour images from his personal archive
- mau5hop Edition: 1,200 copies, priced at $200 in the US and £150 in the UK
- Classic Edition: 800 copies, sold through select retailers from December 8
What we know
The book is the first of its kind from deadmau5, whose real name is Joel Zimmerman. It follows his career from early gigs to arena and stadium tours. Many of the photos have not been published before, according to EDMTunes.
The pages mix archive pictures, live shots and behind-the-scenes material. Friends and collaborators who appear include Tommy Lee, DJ Aero, Steve Duda and SOFI.
Stage design gets a lot of attention too. The book looks at the cube, the LED stage that first appeared at Coachella in 2010. It also covers his 2022 Kx5 show with Kaskade at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
In a statement, deadmau5 called his career a wild ride and said he was glad to share material from over the years with fans in this form. Ryo Sanada, Design Director at Soi Books, said the project took more than two years and many hard drives to complete.
The two editions
The mau5hop Edition is limited to 1,200 copies and will not be reprinted. It comes in a die-cut slipcase with a red metallic foil logo, black metallic page edges and metallic inks. Buyers also get cube schematics printed on tracing paper and two vinyl sticker sheets chosen by deadmau5.
That edition is due to ship on November 28. Fans in the US and Canada can order from mau5hop, while UK and EU customers order through Soi Books. EU prices include VAT and duties.
The Classic Edition is limited to 800 copies and does not include the sticker sheets. It goes on sale at select retailers on December 8.
Why it matters
The book fits into a longer run of anniversary activity. His retro5pective celebration has already included sold-out shows at the Hollywood Bowl, Brooklyn Mirage and Red Rocks Amphitheatre. He has also kept releasing music, including the 2026 single 'Science' with Stevie Appleton, which EDMTunes reports reached number one on US Dance Radio.
For fans who care about the visual side of his shows as much as the tracks, this is a rare look at how the production developed. With both editions capped, copies may not stay available for long.
His Kx5 partner is busy this winter as well. Read our story on PROPER NYE 2026 adding FISHER, Kaskade and Four Tet B2B Tiga.
