{"product_id":"history-comics-hip-hop-the-beat-of-america-9781250795755","title":"History Comics: Hip-Hop: The Beat of America","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMUSICAL REVOLUTION SWEEPS NATION AND BEYOND\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow did a bunch of young people from the inner city create a genre of music that became a global phenomenon? From its humble origins at house parties in the Bronx, where DJs mixed old records to create new sounds, charismatic MCs let their clever lyrics flow, and B-boys and B-girls pioneered inventive dance moves, hip-hop quickly became a musical and cultural revolution. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHip-Hop: The Beat of America \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMeet Aaliyah, a hip-hop superfan who is about to get a lesson in all things \"old school\" courtesy of her dad, who grew up in the 1970s when rap music first hit the scene. The pair take a day trip to the Bronx where Aaliyah discovers the many unsung heroes who helped create the foundations of the hip-hop we all enjoy today. So get ready to drop the beat, bust a move, and get down with some fresh rap knowledge! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for readers of \u003ci\u003eCan't Stop, Won't Stop \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eNathan Hale's Hazardous tales.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jarrett Williams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e First Second\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/02\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.93lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.81h x 6.28w x 0.34d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781250795755\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJarrett Williams \u003c\/b\u003ewas born in New Orleans, LA. He attended the Savannah College of Art and Design (BFA \u0026amp; MFA in Sequential Art). In addition to his pro-wrestling\/adventure series \u003ci\u003eSuper Pro K.O.! \u003c\/i\u003e(Oni Press) his kids detective graphic novel series, \u003ci\u003eHarper Sharp\u003c\/i\u003e (Random House) debuts in 2024. He also worked on \u003ci\u003eRick \u0026amp; Morty \u003c\/i\u003emonthly comics and \u003ci\u003eRico Nasty: Nightmare Vacation\u003c\/i\u003e (Z2 Comics). He loves classic JRPGs\/anime and still draws his comics by hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Second","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43182343946355,"sku":"9.78125E+12","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_cb72a9c8-a8b5-4216-936d-c3e04b540d5e.jpg?v=1752146770","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/history-comics-hip-hop-the-beat-of-america-9781250795755","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}