Assouline The Book Of HOV : a Tribute to Jay-z

Assouline The Book Of HOV : a Tribute to Jay-z

The classic edition of The Book of HOV is presented in JAY-Z blue, a symbol of his vision and legacy.

Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter has established himself as a visionary figure and cultural icon. This extraordinary book celebrates his groundbreaking career and the immersive experience The Book of HOV: A Tribute, held at the Brooklyn Public Library from July to December 2023. The exhibition attracted over 600,000 visitors, becoming one of the largest public installations in US history.

This Assouline title commemorates and immortalizes the immersive installation, bringing together in a single volume thousands of archived items from JAY-Z's professional life, including original recordings, stage outfits, interviews, videos, awards, and previously unseen photographs. Readers will find everything from JAY-Z's guitar playing at Glastonbury Festival (the first rapper to ever grace that rock stage) to Daniel Arsham's HOV Hands sculpture (the iconic gesture made famous by JAY-Z and seen at his concerts around the world), to his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction (JAY-Z is the first solo hip-hop artist to be inducted), and hundreds of paper airplanes (written by NYC kids with their dreams).

With eight chapters (each drawn from JAY-Z's lyrics), The Book of HOV charts the pillars of Shawn Carter's influence, from his art and craft to his entrepreneurial spirit and activism. In addition to nearly 700 images, the volume includes in-depth essays on each chapter theme, contextualizing the icon's achievements and impact on culture.

More than a multifaceted artist, JAY-Z has broken boundaries in numerous fields, both figurative and literary. The Book of HOV reveals how JAY-Z demonstrates, with his entire persona, that you can set your own intention and write your own story.