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Contact High, A Visual History of Hip-Hop by Vikki Tobak delves into the visual heritage of hip-hop culture, showcasing the evolution of the genre through the lens of influential photographers. It presents a chronicle of hip-hop, spanning from its beginnings in the late 1970s up to the late 2000s. Contact High highlights the role of photography in shaping the perception and narrative of hip-hop, featuring images of both renowned artists and the vibrant urban landscapes that fostered the genre. Through these photographs and accompanying narratives, Contact High offers a deeper understanding of hip-hop's impact on music, fashion, social dynamics, and culture as a whole.

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Title: Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop Author(s): Vikki Tobak Publisher: Clarkson Potter Year: 2018 Format: Hardcover Page Count: 288 pages Dimensions: 13.0 × 10.2 × 1.0 in Weight: 4.7 lb

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Contact High contains rare outtakes from over 100 photo shoots alongside interviews and essays from industry legends, and features 200-250 four-color and black & white photos, and an original foreword by Questlove.
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Vikki Tobak is a journalist, curator, and author whose work explores the intersections of music, photography, and cultural history. With a background in both journalism and the music industry, she has long been immersed in the world of hip-hop, documenting its rise not only as a musical genre but as a global cultural movement. Her approach combines deep research with storytelling that honors the photographers and artists who shaped how the culture was seen and remembered. Through her writing and curatorial projects, Tobak continues to preserve and celebrate the legacy of hip-hop, positioning photography as an essential lens through which its history can be experienced.

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