Hip Hop Family Tree 1975-1983 Vols. 1-2 Gift Box Set (HIP HOP FAMILY TREE GN BOX SET)

Before reading this box set, I wasn't a big fan of hip-hop (with the exception of Ozomatli) As a child of the 80s, I never really got the back story of how hip hop became a thing. I kept hearing at the time that 'it was a fad' and 'it will never last'. Later, when I got Blondie's greatest hits in college, I thought "Rapture" was a poorly done rap that was ripping off hip-hop culture.This book book goes into detail about *why* all the calls of 'it's a fad' were made in the 80s, and the fact that Blondie was a friend of Fab Five Freddy, and did that song as a tribute. And, how it helped him and other artists.If you are as ignorant of Hip-Hop culture as I was (and still mostly am), this book is best read near a computer or smart phone, so you can You Tube the artists' songs as you go, as well as learn more about the techniques (Merry-go-round, scratching, needle dropping, and various instruments, like the TR-808). Then go buy their albums.Incredible work. The first two volumes compiled in this gift box set should be required reading in high school Social Studies classes on American culture.

This is the most inspiring comic I have read in years. When you see the comparisons to luminaries like Robert Crumb, don't flinch; they are real. The book transcends hip hop. This is a love letter to comics, with weathered pages and a layout like a classic Marvel Treasury edition. On top of it, I am getting a better hip hop education - on how the form develops through the cross-section of major players from Rick Rubin to Russell Simmons and Dr. Dre than any documentary would give me. Godspeed.

This has really really great content, and the presentation is great. Its printed on this really nice, thick, recycled looking brown paper. It's actually a Christmas present though and the only reason I looked inside was because when it arrived the plastic protector was shredded so I ended up taking it off anyway. The box cover was also slightly damaged/bent, which is disappointing. 5 stars on the quality of the work and presentation though.

Wow! Wow! Wow! I am SO impressed with this product. First of all, this isn't your average comic book that's thin and 6 1/2" x 10". These comic books are THICK! Like thin reference books and they are 9"x13". Perfect for a coffee table or nice shelving. Either way, these books are MEANT to be DISPLAYED!!! Very nice! Comes with a bonus book. Great Product, Great Packaging and $37 is a steal! HIGHLY Recommend!

And ya don't stop. Look at some of the reviews around the internet for some more information... but you should know that this is one of the best comics I have ever read, in every way -- draughtsmanship, design, color, content, and well-researched accuracy. If you like good comics, or hip hop, or beautiful art, or business history -- GET and enjoy this box set!

Ed Piskor is the man. This musical history lesson made him the top cartoonist of our times.

Wasn’t sure about this but gave it a go. Arrived on time and the quality is awesome. Thick paper and cover of the gift box gives it that extra reinforcement it will need over the years. Definite recommend

Got it as a gift for my partner! He really enjoys the level of detail in the storyline and the artistic work. Would definitely recommend!

I bought this awesome special edition comic for a Rap loving kid of 45... :)... it gave me loads of brownie points!!!... might have to buy a copy for myself too as I didn't want to spoil the box fresh wrapping by opening it before gifting it on so I could read it all.Beautifully made Hip Hop product!.

An amazing, unrivalled piece of work.

What can I say? This book is fantastic...!!!!

Dope!

great item end service

Simply great!

Eeeecelent.

Love it! Any hip hop fan, or those interested in its history, should check it out!

It's tha snizzle

An absolute triumph,

Ed Piskor fez um trabalho simplesmente primoroso ao narrar as origens do hip-hop americano. É rico, cheio de detalhes e que simplesmente humilha até documentários e outras séries visuais.O box em si é muito bom, resistente e com uma bela arte. Ele vem com duas edições e que são incríveis de se ler. Essencial para os fãs de música e de quadrinhos no geral

Llegó antes de lo debido y claro que eso lo agradezco, no llego muy protegido pero casi no tiene detalles estéticos. Siempre quise leer esta historia, aparte la edición es de las más increíbles que he visto en toda mi vida, definitivamente es una historia para fans del mundo del hip-hop, funk, R&B y la historia de la música afroamericana, hasta pasando por punk y hardcore; recomiendo este artículo al cien por ciento.

Avec sa série de planches hebdomadaires publiée sous le titre "Hip Hop Family Tree" (un hommage aux "Rock Family Trees" de Pete Frame ?) sur boingboing.net, l'auteur complet étatsunien Ed Piskor (né en 1982) a entrepris en janvier 2012 de narrer l'histoire de la culture hip hop qui a été initiée dans les années 1970 à New York.Ce commentaire porte sur l'édition "Gift Box Set" des deux premiers recueils de cette série, publiée par Fantagraphics Books. Les deux tomes brochés, de grand format, sont glissés dans un boitier en carton épais, dans lequel est ajouté le "bonus" exclusif d'un petit comic book de 24 pages.Cette compilation couvre les années 1975 à 1983, non pas du rap (pas de Last Poets ici) mais bien du hip hop issu des block parties dans le Bronx et de ses quatre principales disciplines, même si l'accent est mis sur les DJs et les MCs.Ed Piskor est un ancien étudiant de la Joe Kubert School (si l'on en croit sa bio chez wikipedia) mais son style graphique très "indé", parfois un peu raidounet, évoque le Robert Crumb biographe des bluesmen oubliés. L'ensemble est en couleurs, et certaines cases, parfois donnent envie de remettre la main sur des lunettes 3-D...Bien que la musique qu'il évoque dans ces deux tomes ait été créée pour l'essentiel avant sa naissance, Piskor propose plus qu'une oeuvre documentée (ses sources sont amplement citées à la fin de chaque tome) : une oeuvre ressentie. De Kool Herc à Run-DMC en passant par Grandmaster Flash et Afrika Bambaataa et bien d'autres (mon favori T-Ski Valley, Blondie, Beastie Boys, Basquiat, 'Buffalo Gals', The Clash à NYC en 1980, le film 'Wild Style' etc.), les principaux acteurs, artistes et morceaux sont évoqués avec précision et passion, sans oublier les anecdotes.Le comic book fait le lien entre les comics de super-héros et le hip hop dans les années 1990, via la relation (surprenante ?) entre Rob Liefeld, Eazy-E et Spike Lee...Une oeuvre qui fait déjà figure de référence ! **** et 1/2

Fantastic comics! Highly recommend any hip hop fans check these out, they have a great discography at the back that gives the name and artists for all songs mentioned in the comics. A great way to expand your music list.

A really cool look at the origins of hip hop. Beautiful book and slipcase. If you love hip hop or just oral histories of culture, get this.