The Rap Attack: African Jive to New York Hip Hop

Second impression; 1985. Cover designed by Dennis Morris. Rap photographs by Patricia Bates. Sq. 8to. Pictorial wrapps. Covers rubbed and a little creased. Writing to bottom of last page [only]. A very good copy. *** Early account of hip hop. Numerous photographs throughout. “Toop’s book is lively but light; I recommend it without qualm.” (Greil Marcus)