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Hip Hop Files: Photographs, 1979-1984 Paperback – February 25, 2015

by Martha Cooper (Author), Akim Walta (Author), Zephyr (Author),

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Hip hop culture emerged from an environment of extreme deprivation and decay in the South Bronx, New York City. The concept of pure invention-of creating something from nothing-was in full effect at the end of the 1970s as graffiti ("borrowed" spray paint), breaking (cardboard as dance floor), and outdoor jams (electricity source: the base of street lights) captured the attention of urban youth, coalescing into new forms of artistic expression. Fortunately, photographer Martha Cooper was at the right place at the right time to document the people that created the music, dance, and art that became known worldwide. Cooper followed people who would one day become icons: the Rock Steady Crew, Fab 5 Freddy, DURO and DONDI, LADY PINK, and Afrika Bambaataa, to name a few. Now, Martha Cooper has the reputation of being the first and foremost photographer of hip hop culture in New York City. While the publication of Cooper's photographs in the early 80s disseminated the culture both at home and abroad, her new book, Hip Hop Files: Photographs 1979-1984, makes a significant part of her extensive and unique archive accessible for the first time. From 1999 to 2003, the German hip hop head and music publisher Akim Walta tracked down the subjects in Cooper's legendary shots and conducted numerous interviews obtaining insightful quotes and statements to accompany and add voices to the photographs. Other members of the early hip hop scene, including ZEPHYR, Charlie Ahearn, FABEL, and Patti Astor, contribute text and essays, adding fresh data to the growing body of hip hop history. "Marty's pictures capture the exact moment when hip hop traveled from the Bronx uptown, downtown to the Manhattan nightclub and gallery scene. The photos and movies were suddenly in the works and (through her pictures) "discovered" by the press and then seen by the rest of the world." (Charlie Ahearn)

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240 pages
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English
Publisher

From Here to Fame
Publication date

February 25, 2015
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6 x 1 x 9 inches
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3937946004
ISBN-13

978-3937946009
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Martha Cooper is a photographer who has specialized in shooting urban vernacular art and architecture for twenty-five years. Her first book Subway Art (Thames & Hudson,1984), a legendary collaboration with Henry Chalfant, is still in print after 20 years. Martha s photos have been widely exhibited in museums and galleries and published in innumerable magazines from National Geographic to Vibe.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ From Here to Fame (February 25, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3937946004
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3937946009
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.4 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 9 inches

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Krikon

Amazing

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 17, 2019

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This is an amazing and visual history lesson on the origins of "Hip Hop", the photos are great and the writing insightful. Im so very thankful that there where folks who documented the early years of the culture, before it went down the drain. An absolutely essential book and a feast for your eyes.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 3, 2018

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Great book on early Hip-Hop Culture in NYC

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 12, 2016

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Brought so many memories from the late 1970's and early 80's. Must have collection.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 8, 2014

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Great Book, and a must have to add to the collection. A lot of history in this book highly recommend this book for the real hip-hop heads that know the culture and the elements.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 18, 2013

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If you want a book that captures the Hip Hop History, this is one not to miss! Martha Captures it live.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 15, 2016

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A very busy volume; but so appealing.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 19, 2015

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Great book - very interesting. Great for research and photos.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 21, 2015

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good book

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Luis

Un clásico

Reviewed in Mexico 🇲🇽 on May 5, 2023

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Excelente referencia para comprender el contexto del hip-hop. Comparte muchas guías visuales sobre tomas emblemáticas de las batallas.

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Paul Keddy

This is awesome

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on April 1, 2022

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Absolutely love this book

R Stevens

Hip To Th' Hop

Reviewed in Australia 🇦🇺 on October 17, 2022

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Once again...Martha Cooper.
Historic hip hop gold.
And pictures :^]

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オールドスクール必携本

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80sストリートファッション、オールドスクールに興味のある方は是非とも手に取ってください。

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