{"product_id":"9780061734991","title":"The Beat of Urban Art: The Art of Justin Bua","description":"\u003cp\u003eGroundbreaking artist Justin BUA is internationally known for his bestselling collection of fine art posters—\u003cb\u003eThe DJ\u003c\/b\u003e being one of the most popular prints of all time. Staring in the world of commercial art, BUA designed and illustrated myriad projects, from skateboards and CD covers to advertising campaigns. He developed the look and feel of the opening sequence for MTV's \u003cb\u003eLyrist Lounge Show\u003c\/b\u003e, EA sports video games \u003cb\u003eNBA Street\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eNFL Street\u003c\/b\u003e, and the world of Slum Village's award-winning music video, \"Tainted,\" among others. His line of apparel and his limited edition sneakers sold out completely. His energetic and vocal worldwide fan base ranges from former presidents,, actors, musicians, professional athletes, and dangers to street kids and art connoisseurs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003eThe Beat of Urban Art\u003c\/b\u003e, BUA lays out his unique vision, melding urban rhythms, graffiti, and classical art training. This visually arresting book is about his life, his work, and the birth of Hip-Hop. As we follow BUA through his turbulent youth, navigating he streets and underground worlds of the urban jungle, we recognize the powerful evolution of BUA's distinct style—\"Distorted Urban Realism.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing in the footsteps of the great masters, BUA represents the lives of the revered and the marginalized, the heroes and the underdogs of his time—New York City during the 1970s and ‘80s. With an autobiographical narrative illustrated with photographs, drawings, sketches, studies, and explanations of how many of his paintings were created, \u003cb\u003eThe Beat of Urban Art\u003c\/b\u003e takes you into the head of the modern-day Toulouse-Lautrec.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47021937393904,"sku":"9780061734991","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780061734991_p0.jpg?v=1763621426","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780061734991","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}