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Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop

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ONE OF AMAZON'S BEST ART & PHOTOGRAPHY BOOKS 0F 2018AN NPR AND PITCHFORK BEST MUSIC BOOK OF 2018 PICKONE OF TIME'S 25 BEST PHOTOBOOKS OF 2018NEW YORK TIMES, ASSOCIATED PRESS, WALLSTREET JOURNAL, ROLLING STONE, AND CHICAGO SUN HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE PICKThe 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 Read more


Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarkson Potter; Illustrated edition (October 16, 2018)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0525573887


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 83


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.7 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.26 x 1.1 x 13.25 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #6,804 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Individual Photographer Monographs #4 in Rap & Hip-Hop Musician Biographies #4 in Rap Music (Books)


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    • amazing
so many great photos love this book!
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2022 by DonVolcano
    • Great product, fast service.
Great product, fast service.
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2022 by Patrick Rivers
    • A must have for any Hip Hop Lover and Photographer
I grew up on hip hop in the early 80s. I read WORD Up Magazine and had some pics from the magazine on the wall back in the day. I still impressed with the visuals of Hip Hop today. Contact HIgh provides a behind the scenes perspective of what was happening when these iconic images were being created. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2022 by Joseph A. Kirkpatrick
    • Big book!
Nice book book lots of content. Very colorful nice gift very pleased with my purchase
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2022 by Ruby
    • Great Part of Music History.
This book was a gift to a 33 year old guy. He absolutely loved it. He collects books like this. Gift was a hit. This was about $34. Worth it for the guy that has everything and loves books.
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2022 by SJK Hannon
    • perfect!!
This book is one of the best books in our collection. Its study and has an amazing quality of photos. This was one of my bf's favorite Christmas gifts. I 100% recommend, I know it's going to last forever.
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2022 by Aish
    • makes a great gift for hip hop fans
Very high quality coffee table book. I breezed through it today and look forward to reading through each of the descriptions of the photo shoots. A couple of 90s strong holds in hip hop are not represented (so so def, murder inc, master p, and slip n slide), but there is a lot of great acts that I am enjoying! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2021 by GF3268
    • This book is tight! A great reference book as well.
Amazing photo history of the best times of hip hop. Ideas and beats were fresh and endless. I follow the author Vikki Tobak on social media as well as Contact High on social media, to see the star studded gallery shows around the world where these same music artists attend. This book is so relevant to hip hop history, fashion, photography and the birth of music videos. I’ve bought as gifts for friends of that era as well as kids who want to learn more of the culture. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2019 by Dream Fiercely. Dream Fearlessly.

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