Cool to uncool. Insider to mainstream. Black to white. How did "Bling Bling" move from one world to the other, seemingly overnight? Matthew Vescovo, master of the obvious and creator of Instructoart Lesson 1, hilariously connects the dots and takes us full circle from the raw underground rap origins of the phrase "Bling Bling," to its ultimate demise in the hands of unhip, suburban, housewives. This story of innovation, proliferation, regurgitation, commercialization, and bastardization, is based on Vescovo's highly popular animated short for MTV. Appropriately written in verse, it illustrates a common theme in contemporary culture--that of black culture carving out ownership of something exclusively its own . . . and other groups copying and abusing that thing until it has lost its originality. With sharp humor and wit, amusing comic-style illustrations, and an historical truth that resonates with its audience as it probes deeper issues, this book performs an autopsy on the term "Bling Bling," and then memorializes its death to the world.

The Life And Death Of Bling Bling: A Story Of Innovation, Proliferation, Regurgitation Commercialization And Bastardization

Comics & Graphic Novels

Vescovo, Matthew

Comic Strips

Jorge Pinto Books Inc.

It's the humorous, irreverent handbook to get you through any situation in life--now in a value--priced, handy take-along version that make the lessons both portable and affordable! Ever find yourself forgetting which hokey pokey move comes next? Need a refresher on the correct steps to "pull my finger"? Do you sometimes wonder why your cat doesn't act more like a dog? Matt Vescovo, an award-winning artist whose work has appeared on MTV, not only answers these baffling questions in some of the most amusing illustrations ever created, but packs his funny solutions into a compact guide that you can take everywhere. Not sure how to pretend you're holding the elevator for someone when you really just need to get going? Whip out Instructoart: Travel Edition and you'll be floating to the third floor in no time. Through art, humor, and vital advice for everyday living, this essential handbook makes our world a little less intimidating. Praise for Instructoart: "...an irreverently spunky collection."--Entertainment Weekly "[We] think we've found the funniest book-of all time."--HOW: Design Ideas at Work magazine Instructoart has been featured in award-winning promos for MTV, and recognized in Adweek, National Post, Esquire, and the New York Times.

Instructoart: Travel Edition: Informative Yet Aesthetically Pleasing

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

Union Square Press

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