Hip-hop family tree
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Author
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Language
English
Description
The lore of the early days of hip hop has become the stuff of myth, so what better way to document this fascinating, epic true story than in another great American mythological medium - the comic book? From exciting young talent and self-proclaimed hip hop nerd Ed Piskor, acclaimed for his hacker graphic novel Wizzywig, comes this explosively entertaining, encyclopedic history of the formative years of the music genre that changed global culture.
Author
Series
Hip-hop family tree volume 3
Publisher
Fantagraphics Books, Inc
Pub. Date
[2013]-
Physical Desc
volumes : color illustrations ; 34 cm
Language
English
Description
Originally serialized on the hugely popular website Boing Boing, The Hip Hop Family Tree is an encyclopedic comics history of the formative years of hip hop capturing the vivid personalities and magnetic performances of old-school pioneers and early stars
Author
Series
Hip-hop family tree volume 3
Publisher
Fantagraphics Books, Inc
Pub. Date
[2013]-
Physical Desc
volumes : color illustrations ; 34 cm
Language
English
Description
Originally serialized on the hugely popular website Boing Boing, The Hip Hop Family Tree is an encyclopedic comics history of the formative years of hip hop capturing the vivid personalities and magnetic performances of old-school pioneers and early stars
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Book 4 charts the rise of Dr. Dre and Def Jam records, and introduces new branches on the ""tree"": Will Smith, Salt-N-Pepa, Rakim, and Biz Markie. This volume is also jam-packed with films Hollywood released in an attempt to cash in on the phenomenon, like Breakin', Breakin' 2 Electric Boogaloo, Beat Street, Krush Groove and more.