Ghettoheat [Paperback]

Hickson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2003

GHETTOHEAT, the debut book by HICKSON--a collection of thought-provoking poetry and prose that focuses on the inner-city voices of ghetto-America. Exploring everyday people experiencing trials and tribulations of life in "da streetz", GHETTOHEAT takes its readers on an emotional roller-coaster; revealing the joys, pains, economic pressures and spiritual struggles many endure within urban populations. With a multitude of complex characters and controversial issues, GHETTOHEAT is street-poetry in motion. It’s raw, real and riveting! GHETTOHEAT— "The hotness in the streets!!!™" Do you feel it? S-S-S-S-S-S-S!

Editorial Reviews

Review

GHETTOHEAT® is dropping science, BBC-style to the masses of the people. (QBR: THE BLACK BOOK REVIEW )

GHETTOHEAT® articulates the true essence of the streets. A must read! (WENDY WILLIAMS )

Witty and real, common and surreal, the language, style and hardcore words hit readers with a grim and poignant reality. (ROLLING OUT MAGAZINE ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

HICKSON

HICKSON is CEO and Founder of GHETTOHEAT™. Born and raised in Harlem, he still lives amongst his people. Graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 1998, HICKSON received a Bachelors of Science degree in Advertising and Marketing Communications. While attending college full-time, he briefly worked as a free-lance fashion stylist, which soon led to working as a wardrobe coordinator for Audrey Smaltz and the Ground Crew—a backstage management team. There, HICKSON was anointed personally by the queen-of-the-catwalk, Naomi Campbell. For five years, HICKSON was in charge of coordinating her fast and intricate outfit changes; managing to meticulously dress Naomi amidst the fever, fierceness, and frenzy backstage at major fashion shows. Wanting to get more involved in the creative process of runway shows, HICKSON free-lanced as a Production Coordinator for Bureau Betak, a leading special events/fashion show production company; best known for creating innovative concepts and producing avant-garde shows for fashion designers worldwide. With September 11th having a tremendous impact on his life, values and focus, HICKSON began writing poetry as an outlet; expressing himself freely on paper while dealing with his own personal struggles. The creative writing evolved into the conception of his debut book, GHETTOHEAT, which HICKSON never intended to print; until his best friend read excerpts of his work—encouraging HICKSON to publish his poems immediately. Hunger and passion drove HICKSON into becoming an entrepreneur—creating GHETTOHEAT™ on June 4th 2003, focusing on self-publishing, distributing and marketing his own works; with intentions of publishing other talented authors. HICKSON’s vision is to produce quality works, with his favorite subjects being his people—the inner-city voices of ghetto-America.

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Ghettoheat (September 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974298204
• ISBN-13: 978-0974298207
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,956,868 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HOT, HOT, HOT!, June 22, 2004

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Robin (Brooklyn) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ghettoheat (Paperback)

BOLD AND COLORFUL. rhythmic and musical, HARD, HARSH, chill, easy, reflective, reverent, whatever the mood's intent, every word delivers an IMPACT, an impact that can be seen, heard, felt, tasted, smelled...but its bigger than that. Hickson is taking on illiteracy among inner-city youth. he's providing a platform for self-expression across media. I definitely recommend reading Ghettoheat!

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GHETTOHEAT, June 17, 2004

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"butterbrown19" (Boston) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ghettoheat (Paperback)

I just finished reading Ghettoheat and I loved it! My favorite is "Niggativity", it's hot and it has a message. I'm also fond of "BabyWoman" and the series of events she encounters. Buy the book.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GhettoHeat, June 17, 2004

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wilson (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ghettoheat (Paperback)

GhettoHeat is the most honest, graphic and realistic piece of literature that I have read in a while. I would like to first applaude Hickson for having the courage to step forward and be heard. Second, I want to thank him for his colorful words that were so inspiring. I look forward to reading more. {YES brothers do read}.