Hip Hop Files Photographs 1979-1984

Author(s): Martha Cooper

SUBCULTURES | RAP / HIP HOP

Martha Cooper has a reputation of being the first and foremost photographer of emerging Hip Hop culture in New York City. This book documents the beginning of the phenomenon now known as Hip Hop. Along with the photos are quotes and statements from the people appearing in them. From 1999 to 2003, Akim Walta tracked down the subjects and conducted numerous interviews obtaining insightful quotes and statements. Other members of the early Hip Hop scene, including Zephyr, Charlie Ahearn, Fabel and Patti Astor have contributed fresh essays to this growing body of Hip Hop history.


Product Information

General Fields

  • : 9783937946467
  • : From Here to Fame
  • : From Here to Fame
  • : February 2013
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Martha Cooper
  • : Paperback
  • : 240