Fibre. The Story So Far (SMALL)

A hardback coffee table book, collating 23 years of Fibre's history.

Introducing Fibre. The Story So Far. 

A limited-edition photography book. 2 sizes available.

Since first opening its doors in the year 2000, Leeds-based bar Fibre has been a haven for the city’s LGBTQ+ community and their allies. The brainchild of business partners Terry George and Michael Rothwell, Fibre’s success has been down to the amazing performers, DJs, staff and customers that have made the bar their home from home. Alongside exclusive interviews with the team, Fibre: The Story So Far is filled with photographs which capture the heart of the ‘Home of House’ over the past two decades.

BOOK 1 LIMITED EDITION (235x320mm) DETAILS

• Texts: Sophie Cockerham (English language)
• Content:  380 pages
• Binding: Saddle stitch, Hardback cover with debossed text 
• Weight: 2.7kg

BOOK 2 (160x193mm) DETAILS 

• Texts: Sophie Cockerham (English language)
• Content:  200 pages
• Binding: Saddle stitch, Hardback cover with debossed text
• Weight: TBC

This is your opportunity to pre-order the book FIBRE THE STORY SO FAR and be one of the first people to receive it.

When Terry George and Michael Rothwell first opened the doors to their new bar Fibre in the year 2000, no one could have anticipated the important impact it would have on Leeds’ nightlife. Billed as a ‘gay-friendly’ place to have a night out in the city, partygoers immediately began flocking to Fibre, as it bridged the gap between the more traditional LGBTQ+ bars in the area and the straight venues - where not everyone was made to feel welcome. Going through numerous refits, Terry and Michael have worked hard to ensure every part of their bar is perfect for their guests - from the always cutting-edge decor to keeping up-to-date with the latest equipment, Fibre has consistently been at the top of its game. Now in its 23rd year, the ‘dream team’ business partners began reminiscing about their success, and started sorting through the thousands of photos that have been taken in the venue - dubbed the ‘Home of House’ music - over the years. It is then that they decided that a fitting tribute to Fibre would be to immortalise it in this book. Across these pages, you will find hundreds of images that encapsulate the essence of Fibre; as well as interviews with the amazing drag queens, DJs, patrons and punters who have worked tirelessly over the past two decades to make the bar the place it is today. So sit back, and enjoy the journey of Fibre- from its inception, right through to the present day…

With thanks to Stuart Rhodes, Sophie Cockerham and Digitronix, Leeds. 

All Points North Publications Ltd

First published in the UK by All Points North Publications Ltd in 2023

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Editorial by Sophie Cockerham

Printed and bound by Digitronix, Leeds

ISBN Number 978-1-3999-5644-4

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Every effort has been made to acknowledge correctly and contact the source and/or copyright holder of each picture. APN ltd apologises for any unintentional errors or omissions, which will be corrected in future editions of this book.