HIP HOP: The unique coffee table book 320pp rare pics

	£		40
	$		53

and it don't stop
The great hip hop coffee table book

hip hop photography by mika – one of the world's leading hip hop photographers
Available exclusively at eBay at a bargain price – 20% discount!

This is the ultimate collection of hip hop photography: All the current stars of the genre, captured from 1997 to 2004 by Mika Väisanen, the preeminent hip hop photographer. He gets up close and personal with the artists in the studio, backstage, touring and onstage.

This book has been put together by insiders with a distinct feel for selection and style. The assembled portraits show real people, photographed with respect and profound knowledge.

The lavish and luxurious production of the volume will delight those in the know: Hardcover, four colour and duotone throughout. Gizmo, the art director of the leading German hip hop mag BACKSPIN, did the spectacular design.

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• Discount: 20% off the publisher's list price
• Available exclusively to eBay – you will not be able to purchase this book in shops
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The Book

The Photographer

Mika Väisänen has been part of the hip hop scene for many years. This allows for much more personal and intimate access to the artists than other photographers have. Mika's work from the last seven years is tied up in this lavishly produced coffee table book – hardcover, four colour / duotone throughout. The art director of the leading German hip hop mag BACKSPIN, Gizmo, took care of the spectacular design. KRS ONE, the hip hop legend, contributed some commentary on his career and the developments in hip hop. Mika added his impressions of the artists and photosessions. Altogether, this book is quite simply a must-have.

The Images

Mika portrayed chart breakers such as Aaliyah, Beastie Boys, Black Eyed Peas, Busta Rhymes, Common, Cypress Hill, De La Soul, DMX, Eminem, Erykah Badu, Eve, Fat Joe, Foxy Brown, Jay-Z, LL Cool J, Mary J Blige, Masta P, Public Enemy, Redman, Snoop Dogg, The Roots ... Beyond that, he also captured numerous artists essential to the history of hip hop, eg.: Africa Bambaataa, Beatnuts, Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, Bobbito, Craig G, D&D Studios, DAS EFX, Dilated Peoples, DJ DXT, DJ Grandmaster Flash, DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Kool Herc, DJ Muggs, DJ Premiere, DJ Prince Paul, DJ Spinna, EDO.G, Gang Starr, Graffiti-Artists Blade, Phase 2 und Seen, Gravediggaz, Jungle Brothers, Jill Scott, Jurrasic-5, KRS ONE, Marly Marl, Masta Ace, Mc Lyte, MOP, Mos Def, NAS, Non Phixion, Noreaga, Onyx, Peanutbutter Wolf, Pharcyde, Rakim, Razhel, RZA, Slick Rick, Talib Kweli, Tony Touch, X-ecutioners, Xzibit, Yo-Yo...

Reviews

»One of the few photographers who know how to capture (the hip hop movement) in a meaningful way is the Finland-born Mikael Väisänen who nowadays lives in Sweden.« Süddeutsche Zeitung

»A very recent inventory of the hip hop- and R'n'B-scene from 1997 to this day. Generously arranged portraits of numerous stars are supplemented with lots of basic information and snapshots from backstage.« IQ Style

»(Mika) shows artists from close up, authentically, never artificially arranged.(...) ›And it don't stop. Hip Hop Photography By Mika‹ is the ultimate photo collection of the genre – (...) a highlight for fans, a perfect item on the X-mas wish list.« Leipziger Volkszeitung

Specifics

Mikael Väisänen
AND IT DON'T STOP
hip hop photography by mika
320 pages, 300 photographs
Hardcover with a stable jacket
Large format 24 x 30 cm / 9.5 x 11.8 In., 4C / duotone
Printed on luxurious, heavy, double-coated matt art paper
Languages: English and German
Released Fall 2004

The publisher's catalogue price: £50 
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FAQ

Q: Why should I buy this book?

A: This is not just a book, but a real collector’s item. Its beautiful presentation makes it stand out from standard illustrated books. Thus it makes for a great present also! This book is available exclusively at eBay or in German bookstores. However, bargain prices apply to eBay buyers only. All the photographs in this book are official; most of them were taken at special photo sessions and other official occasions. No paparazzi photos are included, because that would be disrespectful to the artists presented.

Q: Who is this book aimed at?

A: This is a book aimed at those who truly love hiphop. It is a fantastic collector’s item for die-hard fans. They will appreciate the luxurious presentation of the large-scale photographs, accompanied by substantial commentary. This book makes for a very special gift also, because only a very limited number of copies has been printed.

Q: Why is the book so expensive?

A: This book has been manufactured at the highest possible quality, as you will be able to experience first-hand once you receive it.

1. First of all, every single image had to be retouched very carefully to achieve maximum image quality and clarity, so months of work went into the preparation of the book. 

2. The book is printed on excellent heavy double coated art paper with a hard back. The print is only in four colour / duotone, allowing for splendid colour results. The binding is solid and substantial.

3. The format of this book is unusually large – 9.5 x 11.8 inch. It is a very heavy volume indeed, opulently presented. 

4. Only a couple of thousand copies of this book have been printed. This is a very small print run indeed. However, this book is aimed specifically at die-hard fans and not at the general public.

5. No paparazzi photography has been used for this book, instead the rights for all the images were purchased from the photographers directly. Thus, only official photographs were used. Of course, this also contributes to the expenses.

Q: Is this an official book by the artist/s?
 
A: No, this is not an official book by the artist/s, it is not part of the merchandising either and is not related to the artist/s or the management in any way whatsoever. It is, however, an official book by the photographer. The photographs were taken only in official circumstances, e.g. at personal studio sessions, at the artists’ homes, live or backstage, sometimes at public occasions or other engagements. Furthermore the book contains a score of rare pictures that have not been published anywhere else before. Out of respect for the artists no paparazzi photographs have been used, neither any pictures lacking respect for the artist in any other way. This was one key principle of the photographer’s choice of pictures. The copyright for the photographs included in this book lies with the photographer.

Q: Will I be able to read the commentary in this book?

A: Yes, of course! All the commentary in the book is printed in both English and German; the translations have been taken care of by native speakers. A global audience should be able to appreciate this book, and therefore the commentary was provided in English as well as German.

Q: Is this book exclusively available on eBay only?

A: Yes, you will only be able to purchase this book on eBay. You will not be able to buy it in regular bookshops. This book is distributed on eBay only, because it makes for a much better deal for everyone involved. Normally, bookstores add a comfortable profit margin, and the retail price will be significantly higher. By selling on eBay, we can offer the book at a bargain price to the consumer directly.

Q: Where is this book from?

A: This book has been produced by the German publishing house of »Schwarzkopf & Schwarzkopf«. They specialise in large bilingual (English/German) coffee table books on bands, movies and film stars and various other subjects. Their books are always manufactured at a very high quality, printed on premium paper, using four colour / duotone print and solid bindings, because they want their books to stay around looking good for a long time.

Q: What else do »Schwarzkopf & Schwarzkopf« publish?

A: They regularly publish large coffee table books in English. Currently available are books on Boy George, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Deep Purple, Depeche Mode, Jethro Tull, Kiss, Nina Hagen, The Police, and movie star photography from the 50ies and 60ies. To check for their books available on eBay, see »View seller's other items«. Please note that their range is continuously extended, so make sure to come back!

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