ONE OF AMAZON'S BEST ART & PHOTOGRAPHY BOOKS 0F 2018
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ONE OF TIME'S 25 BEST PHOTOBOOKS OF 2018
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The perfect gift for music and photography fans, an inside look at the work of hip-hop photographers told through their most intimate diaries--their contact sheets.

Featuring rare outtakes from over 100 photoshoots alongside interviews and essays from industry legends, Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop takes readers on a chronological journey from old-school to alternative hip-hop and from analog to digital photography. The ultimate companion for music and photography enthusiasts, Contact High is the definitive history of hip-hop's early days, celebrating the artists that shaped the iconic album covers, t-shirts and posters beloved by hip-hop fans today.

With essays from BILL ADLER, RHEA L. COMBS, FAB 5 FREDDY, MICHAEL GONZALES, YOUNG GURU, DJ PREMIER, and RZA


Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Clarkson Potter Publishers
Published: 10/16/2018
ISBN: 9780525573883
Pages: 288
Weight: 4.70lbs
Size: 13.00h x 10.20w x 1.00d

Review Citations: Library Journal 12/01/2018 pg. 77
School Library Journal 12/21/2018 pg. 69