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Book Synopsis: The tragedy of gun violence is depicted in annotated illustrations that illuminate a society gone hamn; from legendary hip-hop artist Chuck D (Public Enemy, Prophets of Rage, etc.)
In Summer of Hamn, legendary hip-hop artist Chuck D takes on gun violence with rhythmic, inventive writing and passionately raw art. He has long spoken out against gun violence, including how it intersects with rap and hip-hop culture. Summer of Hamn is the bound journal Chuck D carried with him in the summer of 2022—a summer marked by a particularly high rate of gun death.
In these pages, victims are memorialized, politicians are skewered, and vehement pleas to eradicate gun violence are made. Jaw-dropping statistics (40% of all personal guns in the world are owned by US citizens; there are 100 million more guns in the US than there are citizens) intersect with poetic reflections ("Another mall shooting seems normalized in Columbus / Raining outside in Ohio / Raining inside folks panic / Inside hearing shots bust"), all written in Chuck's hand over vibrant, utterly original, neoexpressionist ink and watercolor art.
This book is the follow-up to STEWdio, the debut trilogy on Chuck D's Enemy Books imprint, in which he invented a new medium—the "naphic grovel"—a bound journal brimming with his observations and reflections of current events in both art and prose. Summer of Hamn is the second release on the imprint.
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Experience the powerful and thought-provoking journey through the tragedy of gun violence with Summer of Hamn: Hollowpointlessness Aiding Mass Nihilism. Delve into this uniquely annotated book of illustrations that sheds light on a society gone haywire. Penned by the legendary hip-hop artist Chuck D, this book offers a rhythmic and inventive exploration of gun violence that is bound to leave a lasting impact.
Chuck D has been a staunch advocate against gun violence for years, and Summer of Hamn showcases his passionate and raw perspective on the subject. As someone deeply entrenched in the rap and hip-hop culture, Chuck D brings a unique understanding of how gun violence intersects with these communities. With his bound journal from the summer of 2022, a summer marked by an alarming surge in gun deaths, Chuck D immortalizes the victims, critiques the politicians, and passionately pleads for an end to gun violence.
Prepare to be stunned by the jaw-dropping statistics that confront us on every page. Did you know that 40% of all personal guns in the world are owned by US citizens? Or that there are 100 million more guns in the US than there are citizens? Chuck D weaves these astonishing figures with poetic reflections that will leave you pondering their weight and significance. Sample an example of his powerful prose: "Another mall shooting seems normalized in Columbus, raining outside in Ohio, raining inside as folks panic. Inside, hearing shots bust."
Step into the world of Chuck D's vivid imagination, as his handcrafted visuals in vibrant neoexpressionist ink and watercolor art breathe life into every word. Summer of Hamn is more than just a book; it's a bold artistic statement that pushes the boundaries of traditional storytelling. This much-anticipated release is the follow-up to Chuck D's groundbreaking trilogy on his Enemy Books imprint, where he pioneered the "naphic grovel" as a new medium of expression. Join the movement and be part of the cultural shift with Summer of Hamn, the second extraordinary release from the imprint.
Don't miss out on this powerful cultural commentary! Explore the depths of gun violence with Summer of Hamn: Hollowpointlessness Aiding Mass Nihilism. Get your copy now and join Chuck D's call to eradicate gun violence through art and awareness. Click here to order your copy today!
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