LOMMEL, Cookie. The History of Rap Music.

(Philadelphia, PA): Chelsea House, 2001. First edition. Small quarto. 120 pages. Examination of rap music through three decades, from the impact of ground-breaking rappers like Kurtis Blow, Run-DMC, and Public Enemy through to the success of contemporary artists like Lauryn Hill and Snoop Dogg. The volume also looks at Rap’s influence on language, dance, and fashion since its early days. Illustrated. A very good copy in wrappers.