{"product_id":"9781613128190","title":"The Rap Year Book: The Most Important Rap Song From Every Year Since 1979, Discussed, Debated, and Deconstructed","description":"\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller \u003ci\u003e- Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller - \u003ci\u003ePitchfork\u003c\/i\u003e Book Club selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Rap Year Book\u003c\/i\u003e takes readers on a journey that begins in 1979, widely regarded as the moment rap became recognized as part of the cultural and musical landscape, and comes right up to the present. Shea Serrano deftly pays homage to the most important song of each year. Serrano also examines the most important moments that surround the history and culture of rap music—from artists’ backgrounds to issues of race, the rise of hip-hop, and the struggles among its major players—both personal and professional. Covering East Coast and West Coast, famous rapper feuds, chart toppers, and show stoppers, \u003ci\u003eThe Rap Year Book\u003c\/i\u003e is an in-depth look at the most influential genre of music to come out of the last generation. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Complete with infographics, lyric maps, hilarious and informative footnotes, portraits of the artists, and short essays by other prominent music writers, \u003ci\u003eThe Rap Year Book\u003c\/i\u003e is both a narrative and illustrated guide to the most iconic and influential rap songs ever created. \u003cbr\u003e  ","brand":"ABRAMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47130070843632,"sku":"9781613128190","price":17.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781613128190_p0.jpg?v=1769903964","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781613128190","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}