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Hip Hop Files: Photographs, 1979-1984 | 
 enlarge | Authors: Akim Walta, Zephyr, Charlie Ahearn, Fabel, Patti Astor
Creator: Martha Cooper
Publisher: From Here to Fame
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 525418
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.4
Dimensions (in): 12 x 9.1 x 0.9
ISBN: 3937946004
Dewey Decimal Number: 974.7100496073
EAN: 9783937946009
ASIN: 3937946004
Publication Date: November 30, 2004
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Hip hop culture emerged from an environment of extreme deprivation and decay in the South Bronx, New York City. The concept of pure invention-of creating something from nothing-was in full effect at the end of the 1970s as graffiti ("borrowed" spray paint), breaking (cardboard as dance floor), and outdoor jams (electricity source: the base of street lights) captured the attention of urban youth, coalescing into new forms of artistic expression. Fortunately, photographer Martha Cooper was at the right place at the right time to document the people that created the music, dance, and art that became known worldwide. Cooper followed people who would one day become icons: the Rock Steady Crew, Fab 5 Freddy, DURO and DONDI, LADY PINK, and Afrika Bambaataa, to name a few. Now, Martha Cooper has the reputation of being the first and foremost photographer of hip hop culture in New York City. While the publication of Cooper's photographs in the early 80s disseminated the culture both at home and abroad, her new book, Hip Hop Files: Photographs 1979-1984, makes a significant part of her extensive and unique archive accessible for the first time. From 1999 to 2003, the German hip hop head and music publisher Akim Walta tracked down the subjects in Cooper's legendary shots and conducted numerous interviews obtaining insightful quotes and statements to accompany and add voices to the photographs. Other members of the early hip hop scene, including ZEPHYR, Charlie Ahearn, FABEL, and Patti Astor, contribute text and essays, adding fresh data to the growing body of hip hop history. "Marty's pictures capture the exact moment when hip hop traveled from the Bronx uptown, downtown to the Manhattan nightclub and gallery scene. The photos and movies were suddenly in the works and (through her pictures) "discovered" by the press and then seen by the rest of the world." (Charlie Ahearn)
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 Great October 9, 2008
Anyone who is interested not just in the idea that such an underground culture could exist, but also the history and progression of it should check this out. Much of the text is done through quotes which gives a really great idea of the mannerisms of the people who lived during that era, though it's sometimes hard to get a complete grasp of the ideas that they are presenting.
It truthfully surveys the elements of the Hip Hop culture and gives a nice history to each. A good introduction for anyone who does not know too much but it's also great for anyone interested in learning more.
This is REAL Hip Hop!!!!! November 28, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Being from this era,this book brings back a ton of great memories.The photos in this book are amazing,so crisp and vibrant.It doesn't seem like it was 2o+ years ago.This book will explain to you what is REAL HIP HOP(MCing,Breaking,Graffit},NOT the garbage they consider Hip Hop today.Looking at these photos it's hard to believe how young we were.Seeing old friends and classmates put a big smile on my face knowing that WE were there when it all started!GREAT book Marty!!!!!!
Terrific book October 10, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I loved this book! The photographs are powerful, and you can't find anything even close to their documentary quality anywhere else. The text is also interesting and includes quotes from a variety of people--the author, the hip hop performers themselves, and other scholars.
Fabulous resource August 12, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I lived in NYC in the 70's and 80's and witnessed the rise of subway graffiti and the beginnings of break dancing. This book brings it all back -- in a GOOD way. Reading it, you can understand why poor urban kids went to such lengths to make a mark for themselves. No one cared at first but Martha Cooper, who earned their respect and documented their achievements with her fine photographs. This book is a monument to those unsung teenage artists and the photographer who recognized and publicized their talents.
dont sleep get it while you can March 15, 2005
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
i got this book not long ago,i have alot of graff and hip hop books and this is one of the best.it never drags on for to long on one subject.it has basically put like ten graff and hip hop books into one then they took out the bull###t and left us with one dope book.highly recomemened..
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