Thru My Eyes: Thoughts on Tupac Amaru Shakur in Pictures and Words
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (846 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0743457005 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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Great Book MCNewYork71 Hello, I've been a Tupac fan since i was in 5th grade and i'm 26 now. I've always loved to read and/or hear about Tupac. I knew that Gobi had been around Tupac the last few months of his life and helped to direct some of his biggest hits for music videos. So I knew that Gobi would have some nice unseen pics, footage, and unhea. Hogg Lord said Pick it up if you're a Pac fan. Gobi did a good job with the book. It's not necessarily a book to read but more of a book of pictures with stories behind the pictures. I got it used at a good price which was even better.. Beatrice said Very beautiful!. I absolutely LOVED this! I finished it right away! Beautifullll photos, Beautiful words! Adding it to my collection.
And of course there are images depicting Tupac working at his crafts - acting and rapping - imbuing every task with the dedication and determination that defined his life.. There are photographs presenting him as a lover of life and sex symbol; photographs of Tupac in frivolous mood, dressed as Rick James; photographs of him playing joyfully with his kids. "Thru My Eyes" is a collection of fifty photographs of Tupac, many never seen before by the public. With more than a quarter of a million copies of his poetry book sold to date; countless Internet sites; the Tupac Amaru Centre in Georgia, USA; university courses dedicated to his poetry and new hit recordings, it's clear that interest in this complex and fascinating artist is still growing. With text written by Gobi, Tupac's former music video director/producer, business partner and friend, "Thru My Eyes" provides an in-depth look at a frequently misunderstood performer and also reveals the lighter more playf
Thru My Eyes is an act of gratitude and a loving tribute, showing the world and sharing with a legion of fellow fans the tremendous and positive impact Tupac Shakur had in his short life and his lasting legacy. . Gobi's early experience working with Shakur on music videos -- for "2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted," "How Do You Want It," and "Hit 'Em Up" -- mark
. From Library Journal In this portrait of the late rap star, Gobi, a professional photographer and Shakur's former music video director, reveals the lighter, more playful side of the artist-as an actor, sex symbol, and lover of life. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc