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Matthew Vescovo: The Life And Death Of Bling Bling
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 741
EAN: 9780974261522
ISBN: 0974261521
Label: Instructoart Book Associates/Jorge Pinto Books Inc.
Manufacturer: Instructoart Book Associates/Jorge Pinto Books Inc.
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 48
Publication Date: June 15, 2005
Publisher: Instructoart Book Associates/Jorge Pinto Books Inc.
Release Date: June 15, 2005
Studio: Instructoart Book Associates/Jorge Pinto Books Inc.
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Editorial Review:
Cool to uncool. Insider to mainstream. Black to white. How did "Bling Bling" move from one world to the other, seemingly overnight? Matthew Vescovo, master of the obvious and creator of Instructoart Lesson 1, hilariously connects the dots and takes us full circle from the raw underground rap origins of the phrase "Bling Bling," to its ultimate demise in the hands of unhip, suburban, housewives. This story of innovation, proliferation, regurgitation, commercialization, and bastardization, is based on Vescovo's highly popular animated short for MTV. Appropriately written in verse, it illustrates a common theme in contemporary culture--that of black culture carving out ownership of something exclusively its own . . . and other groups copying and abusing that thing until it has lost its originality. With sharp humor and wit, amusing comic-style illustrations, and an historical truth that resonates with its audience as it probes deeper issues, this book performs an autopsy on the term "Bling Bling," and then memorializes its death to the world.
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - Another Jewel from Vescovo
A must-have for any person interested in pop culture. Vescovo delivers a great second book, surpassing his previous efforts. Bling Bling is an instant classic.
Rating: - Hilarious!
I loved this book, such a funny angle on the mystery of phrases migrating through culture. The drawings are awesome and the hysterical ryhming was the perfect way to do the story justice. Highly recommended!
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