A panoramic experience that tells the story of Beastie Boys, a book as unique as the band itselfâ€”by band members ADROCK and Mike D, with contributions from Amy Poehler, Colson Whitehead,

Beastie Boys Book
- inclues rare photos
- pieces from Amy Poehler, Spike Jonze, Wes Anderson, & more
A panoramic experience that tells the story of Beastie Boys, a book as unique as the band itselfâ€”by band members ADROCK and Mike D, with contributions from Amy Poehler, Colson Whitehead, Spike Jonze, Wes Anderson,Â Luc Sante, and more.
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Formed as a New York City hardcore band in 1981, Beastie Boys struck an unlikely path to global hip hop superstardom. Here is their story, told for the first time in the words of the band. Adam â€œADROCKâ€ Horovitz and Michael â€œMike Dâ€ Diamond offer revealing and very funny accounts of their transition from teenage punks to budding rappers; their early collaboration with Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin; the debut album that became the first hip hop record ever to hit #1,Â Licensed to Illâ€”and the albumâ€™s messy fallout as the band broke with Def Jam;Â their move to Los Angeles and rebirth with the genre-defying masterpieceÂ Paulâ€™s Boutique;Â their evolution as musicians and social activists over the course of the classic albumsÂ Check Your Head, Ill Communication,Â andÂ Hello NastyÂ and the Tibetan Freedom Concert benefits conceived by the late Adam â€œMCAâ€ Yauch;Â and more. For more than thirty years, this band has had an inescapable and indelible influence on popular culture.
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With a style as distinctive and eclectic as a Beastie Boys album,Â Beastie Boys BookÂ upends the typical music memoir. Alongside the band narrative you will find rare photos, original illustrations, a cookbook by chef Roy Choi, a graphic novel, a map of Beastie Boysâ€™ New York, mixtape playlists, pieces by guest contributors, and many more surprises.

Advance praise for Beastie Boys Book

â€œThis entertaining look at Beastie Boys history is as innovative and raucous as the bandâ€™s music.â€â€”Publishers WeeklyÂ (starred review)

â€œBeastie Boys fans will devour this book, as will anyone interested in the early days of hip-hop, the art/music/street life of New York City in the 1980s, and the alternative-nation zeitgeist of the â€™90s.â€â€”Kirkus Reviews
Country USA
Brand Random House Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer Random House
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 51487927
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2018-10-30
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780812995541

Country	USA
Brand	Random House Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer	Random House
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	51487927
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2018-10-30
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780812995541

Beastie Boys Book

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