Ice Cold. A Hip-Hop Jewelry History (Multilingual Edition)
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Whether it's diamond-encrusted grills, oversized “truck” style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches or a Tiffany necklace, jewelry is a cornerstone of hip-hop culture. Glittering, blinged-out jewels are the shining statement of a collective identity: unapologetic, charismatic, and street savvy . Spanning the history of hip-hop jewelry, from the 1980s to today , Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History is a stunning compilation of storytelling and visuals. Hundreds of extraordinary images of every major hip-hop artist on record celebrate how “Ice” has become a proclamation of identity and self-expression. Starting with Run-DMC’s gold Adidas pendants and Eric B. & Rakim’s ostentatious dookie rope chains and Mercedes medallions, the jewelry then transforms from street style into a booming design culture. The hip-hop tradition of “show up and show out” reaches new heights with artists like Pharrell Williams , Jay-Z , Gucci Mane, and Cardi B , whose over-the-top pieces integrate unique pop culture references, unconventional materials, and enduring collaborations with artists like Takashi Murakami. Author Vikki Tobak reveals – in great detail – the work of pioneering jewelers such as Tito Caicedo of Manny’s, Eddie Plein, and Jacob the Jeweler as well as newer artisans such as Avianne & Co., Ben Baller/IF & Co., Greg Yuna, Johnny Dang, Eliantte, and many more. Ice Cold is a treasure trove of dazzling, inspirational style, featuring the work of leading photographers, including Wolfgang Tillmans, Janette Beckman, Jamel Shabazz, Timothy White, Gillian Laub, David LaChapelle, Danny Clinch, Chris Buck, Mike Miller, Phil Knott, Raven B. Varona, Al Pereira, Albert Watson and many more. A foreword by hip-hop superstar Slick Rick and essays by A$AP Ferg , LL COOL J, Kevin “Coach K’ Lee and Pierre “P” Thomas of Quality Control Music take us on personal journeys into their jewelry universe. Ice Cold goes beyond the ostentatious bling to reveal a transformative story that is loud and proud. Review: for the culture - Interesting for understanding the culture. A beautiful book that would make a wonderful gift. Review: Love it - Pictures are so clear
| Best Sellers Rank | #67,575 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #11 in Jewelry Design (Books) #35 in Rap Music (Books) #36 in Lifestyle & Event Photography |
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 249 Reviews |
N**C
for the culture
Interesting for understanding the culture. A beautiful book that would make a wonderful gift.
N**A
Love it
Pictures are so clear
M**R
Interesting table book
I purchased this as a table book as a Christmas gift for my son who loves diamonds and jewelry. He loved it and found it very interesting.
D**E
Extraordinary Piece of Literature
Overall this book contains a multitude of images and a description of different prominent artist and their jewelry pieces that capture their aesthetics. I love this book as a conversation piece that'll be relatable to a variety of people with different backgrounds since it has range of periods of hip-hop artists/jewelry collection. Personally, I waited until this book was on sale to purchase because it is pricey but the literature is sizeable and thick though.
S**Z
Great photo book
Love this photo book. Perfect for Free enthusiasts.
C**E
Amazing!
Great book. Wish I ordered it sooner. Great encyclopedia of hip hop culture and jewelry throughout each decade.
B**G
Worth every penny!
Gorgeous, high quality, beautifully illustrated book. The only downside is wishing I purchased it sooner!
K**J
Excellent buy!
Huge coffee table book with excellent photos. Great collection of jewelry over the decades! I will be buying more books from this company!
E**T
Magnifique. Il vaut son poids en or:)!
J**I
Tolles Teil
Wie beschrieben, alles TOP
F**E
Consigliatissimo a chiunque!
Da grande fan dell’Hip Hop, della gioielleria d’autore e delle opere pubblicate da Taschen non posso che consigliare quest’opera a chiunque condivida anche una sola delle tre passioni sopracitate. Una vera e proprio enciclopedia dei gioielli realizzati per i volti iconici dell’Hip Hop, dai primi anni 50 ai recentissimi, passando per Biggie, 2Pac, Rick Ross fino ad arrivare ai più recenti Tyler the creator, Rihanna e Asap Rocky. Consigliatissimo!
M**X
É muito bom
Perfeito, chegou antes do prazo
S**Y
Brilliant gift for rap listener!
A very aesthetically pleasing product which is nice for display or as decor!
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