The books of march
Hip Hop
Attention fans of this popular musical movement which made its debut in New York in the South Bronx in the early 1970s, you are in for a treat!
With Fresh Fly Fabulous: 50 years of hip-hop style, we discover anecdotes and key moments from the hip-hop era! The movement has directly influenced music and fashion for generations. With a style that was initially focused on personalization, we mainly found denim jackets and spray-painted sweatshirts! Between MCM, Billionaire Boys Club, BAPE, and Baby Phat, you will find passages on these brands that have all become iconic and have marked many generations!
The book spans the past half-century, meticulously tracing the evolution from early hip hop style, born of aspiration, individuality and practicality, to contemporary fashion infused with luxury brands.
For fans of coloring books, there is a third edition of Hip-Hop Coloring called Hip Hop Coloring Book : West Coast Edition.
It's an opportunity to rediscover the most important figures of Hip Hop, from electro stars like Egyptian Lover, to mega stars like Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube and more recent rappers like Tyler. The 50 pages allow for a real journey on the west coast, from the golden era to today's rap !
The other two models are still available on our site ! To see if you are more East or West coast or if you prefer a more general book.
Art
In this selection, New York artists are not left out ! Let's start with renowned artist, draftsman, painter and sculptor Keith Haring. A figure of contemporary art, he is known for his endless repetitions of synthetic forms underlined in black with bright, illuminating colors, on different supports.
In this book, we are faced with a summary of all the actions that marked his life! It is also an opportunity to learn more about his links with the New York art scene of the time and the way in which he denounces social prejudices through his content!
Let's move on to Jean-Michel Basquiat, leader of the underground movement in 80's New York. He is an artist who influences contemporary artistic culture more than ever, known for his social critiques that still resonate through their subjects.
Graffiti
We all agree that street art was really born in the 1960s in the United States. The first movement akin to street art is “Graffiti writing” launched by two artists from Philadelphia, Cornbread and Cool Earl.
Ten years later, the trend seduced New York which saw the birth of big names in street art: Taki 183 or Blade One. In the street, on sidewalks, walls, subways or public surfaces, everything is an excuse to create and convey a message visible to all. Graffiti, stencil, posters, stickers, projections, there are a multitude of techniques and materials for artists to bring street masterpieces to life.
A 340-page book, true texts with a bit of nostalgia, published to transmit the codes of practice and set the scene!
Graphism
Let's move on to books that are based on the art of graphic design, seeking to visually translate an idea, a message or information. It is at the heart of the concerns within an organization or a brand and facilitates the recognition of the latter at a glance.
This book is a collection of pencil artwork by creatives around the world who have skillfully mastered the art of hand drawing to leave their mark.
Skateboard
Skateboarding is not only a recreational activity, but a real lifestyle, which will mark our society forever. Its most likely origin dates back to the 1950s.
According to urban legend, skateboarding was invented by Californian surfers who, when the ocean was flat, were looking for a way to reproduce the same sensations provided by surfing on asphalt, using small wooden boards. wood to which they fixed the wheels of roller skates, a very popular sport at that time.
Through 1000 Skateboards, we discover the infinite creativity that unfolded on the boards, giving birth to an offbeat graphic universe that hosts a crowd of artists and amateur or professional skateboarders who have become superstars.
We find here the best creations of skateboarding while revisiting its history, to reveal all the richness of a culture in perpetual motion.
This article is coming to an end, we hope you will enjoy this selection and that you will find what you are looking for !
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