Sue Kwon: Rap Is Risen’ Coffee Table Book

In “Rap Is Risen,” celebrated photographer Sue Kwon documents the high renaissance era of hip hop (1988–2008) with a combination of incisive portraits and unposed, spontaneous images that capture the energy of ascendant artists and New York City itself. With access to some of rap music’s biggest legends—some already stars, some at the cusp of their fame—Kwon’s work offers an intimacy rarely seen in the hip hop photography of the time. Great gift for fans of hip hop.