Hip Hop Family Tree TPB (2013-2016 FB) Treasury Edition comic books in grades to VF/NM
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Published Feb 2014 by Fantagraphics.$11.00
Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.
Story and art by Ed Piskor.
Originally serialized on the hugely popular websiteBoing Boingand now collected in a single volume. Piskor's exuberant cartooning takes you from the parks and rec rooms of the South Bronx to the night clubs, recording studios, and radio stations where the scene started to boom, capturing the flavor of late-1970s New York City in panels bursting with obsessively authentic detail.
Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 112 pages, full color.
Cover price $24.95. -
Published Aug 2015 by Fantagraphics.$28.00
Volume 3 - 1st printing.
Story and art by Ed Piskor.
Ed Piskor's acclaimed graphic novel series continues! Book 3 highlights Run DMC's rise to fame and introduces unassailable acts like Whodini, The Fat Boys, Slick Rick and Doug E Fresh. The Beastie Boys become a rap group. Rick Rubin meets Russell Simmons to form Def Jam. The famous TV pilot to the dance show Graffiti Rock and the documentaries Style Wars and Breakin' and Enterin' are all highlighted in this comprehensive volume spanning 19831984. Ed Piskor continues to deliver the goods in this comprehensive history of hip hop.
Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 112 pages, full color.
Cover price $27.95. -
Published Jul 2016 by Fantagraphics.$11.00
Volume 4 - 1st printing.
Story and art by Ed Piskor.
Book 4 of the best-selling series showcases the rise of Def Jam records, the birth of Dr. Dre's career and introduces up-starts such as Will Smith, Salt N Pepa, Rakim, and Biz Markie. Hollywood also begins to take notice, releasing films like Breakin', Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo, Beat Street, Krush Groove and more, all highlighted within this jam packed edition.
Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 112 pages, full color.
Cover price $27.95.
