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A Time Before Crack
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Deeply Unpretentious And Undistracted By The Trendy New Aesthetics Or Technologies, Mr. Shabazz Is The Best Kind Of Photojournalist: One Driven Simply By Curiosity About Other Human Beings.Ken Johnson, The New York Timesonce Upon A Time Before Crack, Inner City Communities Were Blighted By Poverty And Unemploymentbut Not By The Drug Wars That Tore Families Apart, Destroying Lives With Needless Violence And Mindless Addiction. Once Upon A Time Before Crack, Pride And Style Were As Inseparable As A Beatbox And Mixtape, Or As A Pair Of Shoes And Matching Purse. Once Upon A Time Before Crack, Jamel Shabazz Was On The Scene, Working The Streets Of New York City, Capturing The Faces And Places Of An Era That Have Long Since Disappeared.Best Known As Hip Hops Finest Fashion Photographer For His Blockbuster Bestselling Monograph, Back In The Days (Powerhouse Books, 2001), Shabazz Revisited His Archive And Unearthed An Extraordinary Collection Of Neverbeforepublished Documentary Photographs Collected For His Third Powerhouse Books Release, A Time Before Crack, A Visual Diary Of The Streets Of New York City From The Midseventies To The Mideighties, Shabazzs Distinctive Photographs Reveal The Families, The Poses, And The Players Who Made This Age Extraordinary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the book 'A Time Before Crack' about? A: 'A Time Before Crack' by Jamel Shabazz is a visual diary that captures the streets of New York City from the mid-seventies to the mid-eighties, showcasing the faces and places of that era through never-before-published documentary photographs.
- Q: Who is the author of 'A Time Before Crack'? A: The author of 'A Time Before Crack' is Jamel Shabazz, known for his work as a prominent fashion photographer in the Hip Hop community.
- Q: What type of book is 'A Time Before Crack'? A: 'A Time Before Crack' is a hardcover book categorized under Portraits, featuring a collection of photographs that document urban life in New York City.
- Q: How many pages does 'A Time Before Crack' have? A: 'A Time Before Crack' contains 144 pages filled with photographs and insightful reflections on the communities before the crack epidemic.
- Q: What is the condition of the used copies of 'A Time Before Crack'? A: Used copies of 'A Time Before Crack' are typically described as being in good condition, meaning they may show some signs of wear but are still readable and intact.
- Q: When was 'A Time Before Crack' published? A: 'A Time Before Crack' was published on June 13, 2005.
- Q: Is 'A Time Before Crack' a first edition? A: Yes, 'A Time Before Crack' is a first edition, making it a valuable addition for collectors of Jamel Shabazz's work.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'A Time Before Crack'? A: 'A Time Before Crack' explores themes of community, pride, and the cultural landscape of New York City prior to the crack epidemic, highlighting the vibrancy of urban life.
- Q: What makes Jamel Shabazz's photography unique? A: Jamel Shabazz's photography is unique due to his authentic representation of urban culture and his ability to capture the essence of human connection through his lens.
- Q: Is 'A Time Before Crack' suitable for all ages? A: 'A Time Before Crack' is generally suitable for all ages, but it may contain themes and imagery related to urban life that some parents might want to review before sharing with younger readers.