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Beastie Boys Book Hardcover – Illustrated, Oct. 30 2018

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A panoramic experience that tells the story of Beastie Boys, a book as unique as the band itself—by band members ADROCK and Mike D, with contributions from Amy Poehler, Colson Whitehead, Wes Anderson, Luc Sante, and more.

The inspiration for the Emmy-nominated Apple TV+ “live documentary” Beastie Boys Story, directed by Spike Jonze

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Rolling Stone The Guardian Paste

Formed as a New York City hardcore band in 1981, Beastie Boys struck an unlikely path to global hip hop superstardom. Here is their story, told for the first time in the words of the band. Adam “ADROCK” Horovitz and Michael “Mike D” Diamond offer revealing and very funny accounts of their transition from teenage punks to budding rappers; their early collaboration with Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin; the debut album that became the first hip hop record ever to hit #1,
Licensed to Ill—and the album’s messy fallout as the band broke with Def Jam; their move to Los Angeles and rebirth with the genre-defying masterpiece Paul’s Boutique; their evolution as musicians and social activists over the course of the classic albums Check Your Head, Ill Communication, and Hello Nasty and the Tibetan Freedom Concert benefits conceived by the late Adam “MCA” Yauch; and more. For more than thirty years, this band has had an inescapable and indelible influence on popular culture.

With a style as distinctive and eclectic as a Beastie Boys album,
Beastie Boys Book upends the typical music memoir. Alongside the band narrative you will find rare photos, original illustrations, a cookbook by chef Roy Choi, a graphic novel, a map of Beastie Boys’ New York, mixtape playlists, pieces by guest contributors, and many more surprises.

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Beastie Boys Book

“A fascinating, generous book with portraits and detail that float by in bursts of color . . . As with [the band’s] records, the book’s structure is a lyrical three-man weave. . . . Diamond’s voice is lapidary, droll. Horovitz comes on like a borscht belt comedian, but beneath that he is urgent, incredulous, kind of vulnerable. . . . Friendship is the book’s subject as much as music, fame and New York.”
The New York Times Book Review

“Wild, moving . . . resembles a Beastie Boys LP in its wild variety of styles.”
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“A fascinating, generous book with portraits and detail that float by in bursts of color . . . As with [the band’s] records, the book’s structure is a lyrical three-man weave. . . . Diamond’s voice is lapidary, droll. Horovitz comes on like a borscht belt comedian, but beneath that he is urgent, incredulous, kind of vulnerable. . . . Friendship is the book’s subject as much as music, fame and New York.”The New York Times Book Review

“Wild, moving . . . resembles a Beastie Boys LP in its wild variety of styles.”
Rolling Stone 

“As nutty, irreverent, and fun as you think it would be.”
Vogue

“As freewheeling and funny as their albums . . . a beautifully messy (and large) talisman containing within it many of the great joys and surprises that come with listening to the Beastie Boys”
The AV Club

“Horovitz and Diamond share sincere moments of reflection about their music, their friendship and the guy who taught them to fix radiators, to care about human rights, to own up to mistakes and to grow up.”
—NPR, Morning Edition

“Teeming with tour anecdotes, personal letters, playlists, comics and photographs—[
Beastie Boys Book] unspools the crew’s thirty-year run in the music industry and is appropriately massive.”Los Angeles Times

“Diamond and Horovitz alternate as narrators, and their prose is as infectious as their music. Other contributors chime in with their own idiosyncratic takes. Roy Choi offers a mini cookbook of Beastie-themed dishes. Amy Poehler delves into the videography of the group. Luc Sante takes the reader on a musical tour of New York City streets in the early 1980s. The result is a book Beastie Boys fans will clamor for and a must-read for music enthusiasts.”
Booklist (starred review)

“This entertaining look at Beastie Boys history is as innovative and raucous as the band’s music.”
Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Beastie Boys fans will devour this book, as will anyone interested in the early days of hip-hop, the art/music/street life of New York City in the 1980s, and the alternative-nation zeitgeist of the ’90s.”
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About the Author

Beastie Boys is a trio consisting of Michael “Mike D” Diamond, Adam “ADROCK” Horovitz, and the late Adam “MCA” Yauch (1964–2012), formed in 1981 as part of New York’s hardcore punk underground. The group’s first full-length album, Licensed to Ill, was the first rap album to reach #1. With seven multi-platinum albums from 1986 to 2011, including Licensed to Ill, Paul’s Boutique, Check Your Head, Ill Communication, Hello Nasty, To the 5 Boroughs, and Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, Beastie Boys are one of the longest-lived hip hop acts worldwide. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012, received the MTV Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award in 1998, and have won three Grammy Awards.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House; Illustrated edition (Oct. 30 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 590 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0812995546
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0812995541
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 1.59 kg
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17.07 x 4.72 x 24.46 cm
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Just received this today and am blown away by the production quality and content. I have only read a few pages but can hardly put it down to write this review. In a word, it's magnificent.The book is roughly dictionary or biology textbook sized and filled with pictures and text. There are both matte pages and glossy pictures in the book. There is even a 'centerfold' near the back of the book. The binding is very well done and the book although hefty rests easily in your hand - not too big in size but big on content.The stories are well written and engaging and, so far, seem heartfelt and revealing. They give you a great view into the lives of these groundbreaking artists and friends.I'm looking forward to reading the rest.Whatever you are paying for this book, if you are fan of The Beastie Boys this is a must have.
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Reviewed in Canada on October 30, 2018
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Just received this today and am blown away by the production quality and content. I have only read a few pages but can hardly put it down to write this review. In a word, it's magnificent.
The book is roughly dictionary or biology textbook sized and filled with pictures and text. There are both matte pages and glossy pictures in the book. There is even a 'centerfold' near the back of the book. The binding is very well done and the book although hefty rests easily in your hand - not too big in size but big on content.
The stories are well written and engaging and, so far, seem heartfelt and revealing. They give you a great view into the lives of these groundbreaking artists and friends.
I'm looking forward to reading the rest.
Whatever you are paying for this book, if you are fan of The Beastie Boys this is a must have.
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Reviewed in Canada on October 30, 2018
Just received this today and am blown away by the production quality and content. I have only read a few pages but can hardly put it down to write this review. In a word, it's magnificent.
The book is roughly dictionary or biology textbook sized and filled with pictures and text. There are both matte pages and glossy pictures in the book. There is even a 'centerfold' near the back of the book. The binding is very well done and the book although hefty rests easily in your hand - not too big in size but big on content.
The stories are well written and engaging and, so far, seem heartfelt and revealing. They give you a great view into the lives of these groundbreaking artists and friends.
I'm looking forward to reading the rest.
Whatever you are paying for this book, if you are fan of The Beastie Boys this is a must have.
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Reviewed in Canada on April 11, 2024
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Any true Beastie fan should own this. Great coffee table book.
Reviewed in Canada on July 29, 2019
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While reading is a loose term for this one because I had it going in tandem with the audiobook (which is necessary for this book) it was still an awesome and quick read. It’s a great memoir from one of the best bands to ever come from planet Earth and also a fitting memorial for Adam Yauch. Both book and audiobook contain their own secret parts but the story is a gem no matter which format you choose. I can’t recommend this one enough if you ever cared about the Beasties. It’s so good you will want to read it again which is what makes the book/audio combo so appealing.
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Reviewed in Canada on December 25, 2021
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Yo ho ho and a bottle brass monkey lol great read some good photography.
Reviewed in Canada on April 13, 2019
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I've only skimmed through this book so far, but I can already tell it's full of great stories, I just haven't had time to read them all. It's hard to get into detail about the stuff that's in the book, but it's a good mix of extremely detailed and more generic stories that encompass the story of the Beastie Boys' career. Certain stories might seem uninteresting to some, but anyone who cares about what the Beastie Boys brought to hip hop will find many good sections in this book. Although I'm not a huge Beastie Boys fan, I'm still glad I bought this book.
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Reviewed in Canada on April 12, 2022
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Not a lot of detail on how they settled the fact that Def Jam did not pay them millions in royalties on the first album. Probably had to sign a confidentiality agreement but knowing how that was resolved would have been interesting.
Reviewed in Canada on February 19, 2021
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Great read with many photos
Reviewed in Canada on May 16, 2021
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I bought this for a birthday gift to one of the biggest Beastie Boys fans and he loves it. He has now read the book twice and can’t say more great things about it.

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Josh
5.0 out of 5 stars A behind the scenes journey with the groundbreaking, one of a kind, genres defining band.
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024
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"Beastie Boys Book" is a captivating journey through the iconic band's legacy, told with an irresistible blend of humor, nostalgia, and raw honesty. Packed with rare photos, personal anecdotes, and exclusive interviews, this book offers fans an intimate look into the evolution of the Beastie Boys—from their humble beginnings in New York City to their groundbreaking influence on music and culture. With its eclectic mix of storytelling and visual imagery, "Beastie Boys Book" is a must-have for both die-hard fans and newcomers alike, celebrating the band's indelible mark on the world of music and beyond.
Sabenur
5.0 out of 5 stars Buen papel y calidad
Reviewed in Spain on December 13, 2022
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Lo pedí para regalo y todo correcto
Massimiliano
5.0 out of 5 stars veloce consegna, prodotto in condizioni perfette
Reviewed in Italy on August 29, 2022
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Immancabile per ogni appassionato della band di Brooklyn. Il prodotto è arrivato puntuale ed in stato impeccabile.
André Luiz Peniche Ferreira
5.0 out of 5 stars Essencial para fãs
Reviewed in Brazil on June 11, 2020
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Leitura bacana e rico em imagens.
Vale cada centavo!
Bruno Varela
5.0 out of 5 stars Sin duda uno de los mejores libros biográficos de bandas que he leído.
Reviewed in Mexico on October 24, 2019
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Gran libro. Contiene en sus mas de 570 páginas abundantes fotografías, ilustraciones, parafernalia e incluso un mapa donde muestra al lector los lugares donde frecuentaban los miembros de Beastie Boys a lo largo de los años. Además de que la lectura es sencilla y digerible. Es un "must" de cualquier fanático de la banda.