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Hip Hop Family Tree 1975-1983 Gift Box Set

By Ed Piskor
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Hip Hop Family Tree 1975-1983 Gift Box Set collects both volumes of Ed Piskor's encyclopaedic graphic history of the formative years of hip hop. Through vibrant, colour-packed panels, it narrates the rise of a music genre that reshaped global culture, capturing the spirit of 1970s and early 1980s New York City with mythic flair.
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Perfect for fans of hip hop culture, graphic novels, and those interested in the history of music and art. A must-read for anyone seeking an entertaining yet informative exploration of hip hop's early legends and stories.

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Collecting both block-rocking instalments of the Hip Hop Family Tree. 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 mythological medium the comic book?

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Collecting both block-rocking instalments of the Hip Hop Family Tree. 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 mythological medium - the comic book?

From exciting young talent and self-proclaimed hip hop nerd Ed Piskor comes this explosively entertaining, encyclopaedic history of the formative years of the music genre that has changed global culture. In this double edition box set, Piskor captures the flavour of '70s and early '80s NYC in panels bursting with colour.

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Action-packed and witty, this series is praised for its gripping storytelling and vivid style. De La Soul hails Ed Piskor as "the sh#t!!" while The A.V. Club highlights the unique blend of hip-hop and 1980s comic influences. Fab Five Freddy calls it "cool enough to freeze hot water", and critics commend Piskor's ability to transform a complex cultural history into an engaging visual narrative.

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ISBN: 9781606997918

Publisher: Fantagraphics

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 October 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Fantagraphics

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 237.0mm

Height: 344.0mm

Weight: 1546g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Ed Piskor (1982-2024) was the New York Times bestselling creator of Hip Hop Family Tree and X-Men: Grand Design as well as the co-conspirator behind the YouTube channel sensation, Cartoonist Kayfabe.

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