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Hip-Hop Fashion

by Sue Vander Hook
48p. 978-1-42964-017-6.
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Gr 6-8 These enjoyable books provide cogent chunks of information in a paragraph or two per page with plenty of brief sidebars. Each page is loaded with pictures that clarify the texts. The pace is fast, and the texts, though accurate, are less important than the combined effect of the graphics, photographs, and words. Dedicated hip-hoppers generally get their information from the Web, where they can experience both audio and video, but for those who need print resources for an assignment, these volumes provide solid information in a package that provides more fun than the many other titles on the topic."Carol Jones Collins, Hanover Park High School, East Hanover, NJ" Copyright 2010 Media Source Inc.
These books focus on elements of hip-hop, from deejaying and rapping, to dancing, graffiti, and fashion. Many hip-hop veterans and current artists are referenced. The garish, busy design incorporates choppy main text with sidebars (surrounded by graffiti-like arrows), captions, patterned backgrounds, and many photographs, making the information hard to follow. History includes a timeline. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Velocity: Hip-Hop World titles: Hip-Hop Culture, Hip-Hop History, and Hip-Hop Fashion.

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