Born in the Bronx to Feature Joe Conzo's Photography

Born in the Bronx: A Visual Record of the Early Days of Hip-Hop

A book of photographs featuring the early days of hip hop in the Bronx is set for a November 9th release:
Born in the Bronx: A Visual Record of the Early Days of Hip Hop was edited by Johan Kugelberg, features photographs by Joe Conzo, a foreword by Afrika Bambaataa, original flyer art by Buddy Esquire, and a detailed timeline by Jeff Chang (author of the critically acclaimed Can't Stop, Won't Stop).

The photo's contained in the tome come from Bronx bred Joe Conzo, who is regarded as "Hip Hop's first photographer." Conzo's photos span from 1977-1982...Additional art comes courtesy of flyers created by Buddy Esquire, who drew up various 1-sheets advertising early hip-hop shows between 1978-1985.

The book also features a number of essays as penned by such hip-hop legends as GrandMaster Caz, JDL, Joe Conzo, Mare 139, GrandWizzard Theodore, LA Sunshine and Jorge "Fabel" Pabon...The embossed hardcover edition will also contain a dust cover that unfolds to reveal a poster: "The Hip Hop Map of the Bronx" by Joe Conzo and Tony Tone.

Available from Amazon:
Born in the Bronx: A Visual Record of the Early Days of Hip-Hop