In 1973; the music scene was forever changed by the emergence of hip-hop. Masterfully blending the rhythmic grooves of funk and soul with layered beats and chanted rhymes; artists such as DJ Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash paved the way for an entire new genre and generation of musicians. In this comprehensive; accessible guide; Paul Edwards breaks down the difference between old school and new school; recaps the biggest influencers of the genre; and sets straight the myths and misconceptions of the artists and their music. Fans old and new alike will all learn something new about the history and development of hip-hop; from its inception up through the current day; in The Concise Guide to Hip-Hop Music.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Inside Charlestons historic homesBy JudithHere is our chance to see inside the private homes of beautiful; historic Charleston; South Carolina. Each chapter covers one home; all of which are private homes; with the exception of one museum house. One home is an old warehouse renovated in a contemporary style. The rest are traditional styles--some are laid back and cozy; some are very formal and historically correct. Each chapter includes many lavish photographs; a history of the house; and a bit about the current owners. I would have loved to see the floorplans of these houses; but you cant have everything.Now to review this as a Kindle book. First of all; the price difference between the ebook and the hardcover makes this a real deal for Kindle owners. I have a Kindle Touch and the Kindle app on my Ipad. I read it on my Ipad; but I looked through it on my Kindle for the purpose of writing this review. My recommendation is that you only buy this as an ebook if you have an Ipad; or another device that allows you to zoom in on the pictures. My Kindle Touch just did not do justice to the pictures; and I could not see the details. With my Ipad; I could do the "stretch" move on the pictures; so that I could focus in on every little detail; and really study the homes and the décor. So; I recommend it only to those who have a device that has the ability to display photos well.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful book features houses rarely seenBy Jon L AlbeeNo book; no mere combination of words and photographs; can do justice to the Southern gem we call Charleston. Despite this; many books try.What makes this book worth your time (and money) is the fact that the houses featured in it; for the most part; are private residences that you cant tour. So it makes sense that the book focusses somewhat on the interiors; because these are the artistic elements of the houses that are most private. Lovely full-page photographs illustrate both exterior and interior of each of 15 featured houses from the Colonial; Federal and Greek Revival periods.The photographs are good; as they should be for a book of this type. The author has an engaging writing style and the text is also quite good. It reveals the historic and cultural contexts of the houses; their owners; and their contents. Architectural historians take note: The author intends; in her own words; for this book to be used as an informal guide. It is not a book written as an academic study; and will have limited use as a research tool. As a casual browse; its enjoyable. As a reference work; there are much better books.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy stanley j schneiderbeautiful addition to my collection of books on historic Charleston.
