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Hip Hop Files: Photographs, 1979-1984 |
Author: Akim Walta
Published: 2004-11-30 |
List price: $39.95
Our price: $33.14
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As of: January 07th, 2009 09:22:08 PM
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Customer comments on this selection.
 Great
Anyone who is interested not just in the idea that such an underground culture could exist, but also the history and progression of it should check this out. Much of the text is done through quotes which gives a really great idea of the mannerisms of the people who lived during that era, though it's sometimes hard to get a complete grasp of the ideas that they are presenting.
It truthfully surveys the elements of the Hip Hop culture and gives a nice history to each. A good introduction for anyone who does not know too much but it's also great for anyone interested in learning more.
This is REAL Hip Hop!!!!!
Being from this era,this book brings back a ton of great memories.The photos in this book are amazing,so crisp and vibrant.It doesn't seem like it was 2o+ years ago.This book will explain to you what is REAL HIP HOP(MCing,Breaking,Graffit},NOT the garbage they consider Hip Hop today.Looking at these photos it's hard to believe how young we were.Seeing old friends and classmates put a big smile on my face knowing that WE were there when it all started!GREAT book Marty!!!!!!
Terrific book
I loved this book! The photographs are powerful, and you can't find anything even close to their documentary quality anywhere else. The text is also interesting and includes quotes from a variety of people--the author, the hip hop performers themselves, and other scholars.
Fabulous resource
I lived in NYC in the 70's and 80's and witnessed the rise of subway graffiti and the beginnings of break dancing. This book brings it all back -- in a GOOD way. Reading it, you can understand why poor urban kids went to such lengths to make a mark for themselves. No one cared at first but Martha Cooper, who earned their respect and documented their achievements with her fine photographs. This book is a monument to those unsung teenage artists and the photographer who recognized and publicized their talents.
dont sleep get it while you can
i got this book not long ago,i have alot of graff and hip hop books and this is one of the best.it never drags on for to long on one subject.it has basically put like ten graff and hip hop books into one then they took out the bull###t and left us with one dope book.highly recomemened..
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