Cool to uncool. Insider to mainstream. Black to white. How did "Bling Bling" move from one world to the other, seemingly overnight? Matthew Vescovo, master of the obvious and creator of Instructoart Lesson 1, hilariously connects the dots and takes us full circle from the raw underground rap origins of the phrase "Bling Bling," to its ultimate demise in the hands of unhip, suburban, housewives. This story of innovation, proliferation, regurgitation, commercialization, and bastardization, is based on Vescovo's highly popular animated short for MTV. Appropriately written in verse, it illustrates a common theme in contemporary culture--that of black culture carving out ownership of something exclusively its own . . . and other groups copying and abusing that thing until it has lost its originality. With sharp humor and wit, amusing comic-style illustrations, and an historical truth that resonates with its audience as it probes deeper issues, this book performs an autopsy on the term "Bling Bling," and then memorializes its death to the world.
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Matthew Vescovo was born in 1969 in Brooklyn, New York. He has a degree in advertising and worked for several years as an art director, where he claims to have developed a strong understanding of human behavior. He has had two solo exhibitions of Instructoart, and recently converted the series into a group of promos for MTV.
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Hilarious!,
By Colin Nissan "reader" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Matthew Vescovo: The Life And Death Of Bling Bling (Paperback)
I loved this book, such a funny angle on the mystery of phrases migrating through culture. The drawings are awesome and the hysterical ryhming was the perfect way to do the story justice. Highly recommended!
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Another Jewel from Vescovo,
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This review is from: Matthew Vescovo: The Life And Death Of Bling Bling (Paperback)
A must-have for any person interested in pop culture. Vescovo delivers a great second book, surpassing his previous efforts. Bling Bling is an instant classic.
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