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The Book Of Hov: A Tribute To Jay-z (ultimate) Hardcover Book In N/a

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Shawn “JAY-Z Carter; has established himself as a visionary and cultural icon. The Book of HOV celebrates his groundbreaking career and the first-of-its-kind immersive exhibit; The Book Of HOV: A Tribute. This Assouline title commemorates and immortalizes the immersive installation; showcasing in one place the thousands of archived objects from every facet of JAY- Z’s professional life—including original recording masters; stage wear; interviews; videos; awards; and unseen photographs. Readers will find it all; from the guitar JAY-Z played at Glastonbury Festival (the first rapper to grace that rock-and-roll stage) to Daniel Arsham’s sculpture “HOV Hands; (the iconic gesture; made famous by JAY-Z and seen at his concerts across the globe); to his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame award (JAY-Z is the first solo hip hop artist inducted) to hundreds of paper planes (created schoolchildren across NYC wrote their dreams inside).With eight chapters (each title drawn from JAY-Z’s lyrics); The Book Of HOV details the pillars of Shawn Carter’s influence; from his artistry and craft to his entrepreneurship and activism. In addition to the book’s nearly 700 images; the tome includes in-depth essays on each chapter’s theme; contextualizing the icon’s achievements and impact on culture.

Chronology of Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter, and exhibition catalog for 'The Book of HOV: A Tribute.' Foreword by Linda E. Johnson. · Leather hardcover · Hardshell slipcase · 6 gatefolds · 675+ illustrations · 432 pages · Language: English · Publishing date: December 2024 · H19 x W16 x D3 / 20 lb Part of the Ultimate collection. ISBN: 9781649804259