Review

"Learn about hip-hop culture in a fun and inventive way... Introduce children to hip-hop history and the wonders of reading." Author: XXL

"Makes the history and culture of the genre accessible to all ages... Touches on all facets of hip-hop history." Author: Grammy.com, the official website of The Grammys

"Introduce the youngest of hip-hop fans to the genre." Author: Pigeons & Planes

"Teach Kids Their ABCs AND the Importance of Hip-Hop History." Author: Ambrosia for Heads

From the Author

Howie Abrams is a former music business executive turned author. He co-authored Finding Joseph I: An Oral History of H.R. from Bad Brains, The Merciless Book of Metal Lists, and Hip-Hop Alphabet. He co-hosts a weekly radio show called Merciless with rapper Ill Bill.

Michael “Kaves” McLeer is a legendary graffiti artist, the author of Skin Graf: Masters of Graffiti Tattoo, and illustrator for Hip-Hop Alphabet. He has created logos and graphics for world renowned artists such as the Beastie Boys and Metallica. He is an MC in the hip-hop/rock group Lordz of Brooklyn.

Darryl "DMC" McDaniels is one of the founders of the groundbreaking rap group Run-DMC, which has sold more than thirty million singles and albums worldwide. He is the author of King of Rock.

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