Lesser, Beth / Dancehall - The Rise Of Jamaican Dancehall Culture (BOOK) | Mint (M)
Lesser, Beth / Dancehall - The Rise Of Jamaican Dancehall Culture (BOOK) | Mint (M)
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Book Other Flexi-bound, 297x297mm, 218 Pages
Release Date: Nov 24, 2023
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Item #: BK-SOJR-540
UPC: 9781916359833
EAN: 9781916359833
MSRP: $49.99
Other Flexi-bound, 297x297mm, 218 Pages
Item Information
Artist: Lesser, Beth
Title: Dancehall - The Rise Of Jamaican Dancehall Culture
Genre: Reggae
Label: Soul Jazz Books
New edition of Beth Lesser’s seminal Dancehall – The Rise of Jamaican Dancehall Culture. Features a new introduction by Duro Olowu. // New 15th anniversary edition on Soul Jazz Records of this now classic large format deluxe book - the definitive photography book and essential guide to Jamaican Dancehall in the 1980s featuring 100s and 100s of amazing photographs - all with accompanying text, interviews and biographies. // 'Dancehall' is an essential reference book for anyone interested in Reggae and captures a previously unseen era of musical culture, fashion and lifestyle in stunning, vibrant colour. // Dancehall is a culture that encompasses music, fashion, drugs, guns, art, community, technology, and more. Born in the 1950s out of the neighbourhood soundsystems of Kingston, Dancehall grew to its height in the 1980s before a massive influx of drugs and guns made the scene too dangerous for many. Today Dancehall remains at the centre of Jamaican musical and cultural life. From its roots in Kingston in the 1950s to its heyday in the 1980s, Dancehall conquered the globe spreading to the USA, UK, Canada, Japan, Europe and beyond. // In the early 1980s Jamaica was in the throws of political and gang violence - photographer Beth Lesser ventured where few other dared and this book is a never-before-seen record of the exciting, dangerous and vibrant world of Dancehall. // Living in Jamaica in the late 70s and early 80s she photographed and documented a cultural explosion as producers, singers, DJs and soundsystems who all made a living out of the slums of Kingston. With unprecedented access to the incredibly vibrant music scene during this period, Beth Lesser’s photographs are a unique way into a previously hidden part of Jamaican culture.
- Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
- Genre: REGGAE
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- MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
- Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
- Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
- Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
- Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
- Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.
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