Vikki Tobak - Contact High: a Visual History of Hip-Hop
288 pages
Text(s) by Vikki Tobak, Bill Adler, Rhea L. Combs, Fab 5 Freddy, Micheal Gonzales, Toung Guru, DJ Premier and Riza
Photos by Vikki Tobak
33.6 x 26.2 cm
Language: English
Hardcover
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
2018
The perfect gift for music and photography fans, an inside look at the work of hip-hop photographers told through their most intimate diaries—their contact sheets.
Featuring rare outtakes from over 100 photoshoots alongside interviews and essays from industry legends, Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop takes readers on a chronological journey from old-school to alternative hip-hop and from analog to digital photography. The ultimate companion for music and photography enthusiasts, Contact High is the definitive history of hip-hop’s early days, celebrating the artists that shaped the iconic album covers, t-shirts and posters beloved by hip-hop fans today.
With essays from Bill Adler, Rhea L. Combs, Fab 5 Freddy, Michael Gonzales, Young Guru, Dj Premier and RZA