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Tupac Shakur - by Tayannah Lee McQuillar & Fred L Johnson (Paperback)

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  • A passionate, critically incisive cultural biography of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur and an examination of the forces that shaped him.
  • About the Author: Fred L. Johnson is Associate Professor of History at Hope College in Holland, Michigan.
  • 288 Pages
  • Music, Genres & Styles

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About the Book



Examines the theories surrounding the murder of Tupac Shakur, one of the most talented artists of his time, and the story of Tupac's lost legacy.



Book Synopsis



A passionate, critically incisive cultural biography of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur and an examination of the forces that shaped him.

In 1996 Tupac Shakur, one of the most talented artists of his time, was murdered by an unknown gunman. Fred L. Johnson and Tayannah Lee McQuillar examine the theories surrounding his death and the story of Tupac's lost legacy in this definitive biography.

For millions, Shakur gave voice to their stories, but there was also another side to him, revealed as his life spun out of control, as the whispered warnings from friends went unheeded and the denunciations of critics grew louder. Disturbingly, he sang and wrote about his impending death. When it came, it brought the music industry to its knees and ended an era when American rappers were leaders in using their art to speak the truth to corporate, government, and judicial power.



Review Quotes




Booklist, 2/15/2010
"The Shakur who emerges here is no illiterate gangster-turned-gangsta but, rather, a bright, artistic, driven man whose life and career continue to inspire many people."

Library Journal, 1/29/10
"Original . . . As much a biography of Shakur as a history of racial struggle in America. . . . Those looking for a compelling, no-holds-barred biography and an education regarding significant historical events should seek out this book."

Buffalo News, 1/31/10
"Fine writing and deft analysis."

PublishersWeekly.com, 2/22/10
"Exhaustively researched and contextualized . . . Insightful, enjoyable and expansive . . . This undeniably solid biography will deepen anyone's appreciation of the hip-hop legend."

The Source, March 2010
"An in-depth and chilling analysis of the rap icon."



About the Author



Fred L. Johnson is Associate Professor of History at Hope College in Holland, Michigan.

Tayannah Lee McQuillar is a Mellon Fellow who holds a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology from the City University of New York. Her articles have appeared in Today's Black Woman and in Black Issues Book Review. She is the author of Rootwork: The Folk Magick of Black America. Ms. McQuillar lives in New York City.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.22 Inches (H) x 8.38 Inches (W) x .78 Inches (D)
Weight: .61 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Music
Sub-Genre: Genres & Styles
Publisher: Da Capo
Theme: Rap & Hip Hop
Format: Paperback
Author: Tayannah Lee McQuillar & Fred L Johnson
Language: English
Street Date: January 26, 2010
TCIN: 86203998
UPC: 9781568583877
Item Number (DPCI): 247-31-1357
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.78 inches length x 8.38 inches width x 8.22 inches height
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