Hip Hop Family Tree Book 3: 1983-1984

By Ed Piskor

Book Overview

Ed Piskor's acclaimed graphic novel series continues! Book 3 highlights Run DMC's rise to fame and introduces unassailable acts like Whodini, The Fat Boys, Slick Rick, and Doug E Fresh. The Beastie Boys become a rap group. Rick Rubin meets Russell Simmons to form Def Jam. The famous TV pilot to the dance show Graffiti Rock and the documentaries Style Wars and Breakin' and Enterin' are all highlighted in this comprehensive volume spanning 1983-1984. Ed Piskor continues to deliver the goods in this comprehensive history of hip hop.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 160699848X
• ISBN13: 9781606998489
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: Fantagraphics Books
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.1" x 13.0"
• Age Range: 16 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 11 and higher