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The graphic history of hiphop. Vol 1 / written by Walter Greason ; illustrated by Tim Fielder.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: [United States] : The Graphic History Company, LLC, [2024]Description: 89 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780996204699
  • 0996204695
  • 9780996204682
  • 0996204687
Other title:
  • Graphic history of hip hop. #1
  • Graphic History Co. presents The graphic history of hiphop
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: "This comic is built on a parallel structure--a social history of New York City and the lyrics that hip hop artists themselves produced since 1973. The social history that is the foundation of this script incorporates sixty years of research from hundreds of professional historians and other scholars from the humanities and social sciences. ... The Graphic History of Hip Hop #1 challenges readers to experience half a century of social change--and then immerse themselves in the sights, sounds, smells, and emotions of New York City"--Page 3.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
YA Book YA Book Dr. James Carlson Library YA Graphic Novel 782.4216 G786 Processing 33111011468614
YA Book YA Book Main Library YA Graphic Novel 782.4216 G786 Processing 33111011349525
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The first in a series of educational graphic novels, this visually dynamic and content-rich platform is designed to challenge readers to experience a half a century of history and social change. Readers will immerse themselves in the sights, sounds, and culture of Hip Hop- all skillfully underpinned by a its historic movement that gave voice to those most impacted by the changing political landscape between 1973 and 2006. The novel also showcases the genre's storied roots in the Bronx, its meteoric rise and significant influence on culture, economics, and politics across the globe today.

At head of title: The Graphic History Co. presents.

"This comic is built on a parallel structure--a social history of New York City and the lyrics that hip hop artists themselves produced since 1973. The social history that is the foundation of this script incorporates sixty years of research from hundreds of professional historians and other scholars from the humanities and social sciences. ... The Graphic History of Hip Hop #1 challenges readers to experience half a century of social change--and then immerse themselves in the sights, sounds, smells, and emotions of New York City"--Page 3.

Includes bibliographical references.

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