| Title | Book of Rhymes: The Poetics of Hip Hop |
| Publication Type | Book |
| Year of Publication | 2009 |
| Author | Bradley, Adam |
| Number of Pages | 248 |
| Publisher | BasicCivitas |
| City | New York |
| Publication Language | eng |
| ISBN or ASIN Number | 2147483647 |
| Copies at the Archive | 1 |
Rap may be the most revolutionary development in poetry over the past thirty years, and yet its originality is hidden in plain sight. Often overshadowed by the beat, bluster, and hype surrounding the music, lyrics are the heart of hip hop. Book of Rhymes explores America's least understood poets, unpacking their complex craft and according them the respect they deserve as lyricists. Examining the language and techniques of hop hop's most memorable artists, literary scholar Adam Bradley argues that a new world of rhythm and rhyme awaits us if we only put aside our preconception and confront rap once again with new ears and new eyes.
