Beastie Boys Book Deluxe: A Unique Box Set Celebration of the Beastie Boys

by Frank Owen

The improbable rise to the top of one of hip-hop's most influential and consistently creative groups, from their controversial early days rhyming and stealing in a burnt-out New York City, to the trio's unlikely maturation as high-profile activists for Tibetan human rights, ending with the untimely death from cancer of founding member MCA aka Adam Yauch just as the group was elevated to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. A story about three nice middle-class Jewish boys who brought hip-hop to the masses, forged a template for contemporary hipster style worldwide and continue to serve as a byword for musical integrity and innovation, proof positive that even in the age of American Idol, you can still sell millions of albums by marching to your own unique beat.

Genres: Music

96 pages, Hardcover

First published October 7, 2014

Reviews

[Elizabeth Sagewood · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a must read for anyone who grew up listening to this band. It’s a fun, lighthearted ride describing everything from just how young these men were when they started out, their connections with famous producers, other rappers and life on the road living out their rock n roll dream. Nothing too deep here and in places can be silly but it was nostalgic none the less.

[Adam Mayorga · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a must read for any Beastie Boys fan. I would give it 10 stars if I could. I have been a Beastie Boys fan since they released Ill Communications and this has inspired me to go back and listen to all of their old albums again.

[Dana · Rating 4 out of 5]

I listened to it on a long car ride and really enjoyed all the different celebrities reading different parts. I then had to go get the book so I could look at all the pictures (worth it!)