"A punk primer for the youngest set. Yi's incredibly detailed clay figures are a kinetic and inspired art choice. As [Morse] points out, the best way to learn about punk is just to listen. If invested adults love the topic, a shared reading experience can't be beat." —Kirkus Reviews on What Is Punk?
"What Is Punk? is a fun, sophisticated, and beautifully illustrated introduction to the music genre for kids—or adults." —New York Daily News
"In the beginning, there was a beat . . ." So begins the story of one of the most revolutionary pop culture movements of the twentieth century: hip-hop. A playful guided tour through a cultural phenomenon, What Is Hip-Hop? begins with block parties in the Bronx and brings the reader up to the present day, narrated in rhyming verse and illustrated with engaging 3-D clay models. It's a fun, friendly, and informative read for B-boys and B-girls of all ages.
In the follow-up to their acclaimed and beloved hit What Is Punk?, author Eric Morse and artist Anny Yi reunite to celebrate the music that changed their lives and the voices that achieved iconic status along the way. See Run-D.M.C., LL Cool J, Beastie Boys, Salt-N-Pepa, Biggie and Tupac, Eminem, and even Nicki Minaj and Kendrick Lamar, as you've never seen them!
Eric Morse is a writer and father of four living outside of New York City. He was the founder and editor of Trampoline House online magazine and a music industry marketing executive.
Anny Yi is an artist from Los Angeles. She makes clay-art dioramas and stop-motion films inspired by fashion and music.
