Chicago, Contemporary Books, (1984). An early volume on rap music, which includes a history of the form ("How It All Began"), a rapper's dictionary, and various "how to" chapters. One of the earliest volumes on rap or hip-hop: few books appear on either of these subjects prior to 1984. A seminal volume on what became a global musical phenomenon. 64 pages. Small scuff and smudge on inside front cover; minor wear. Near fine in stapled wrappers. Scarce. [#034729] SOLD