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# Hip Hop at the End of the World: The Photography of Brother Ernie

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Filled with more than 250 images of artists including Ice Cube, The Notorious B.I.G., LL Cool J, Naughty by Nature, Public Enemy, 50 Cent, N.W.A, Snoop Dogg, Lil' Kim, Flavor Flav, Lauren Hill, Queen Latifah, TLC, many that have never before been published, this book is set to become the new hip-hop photography bible With exclusive, behind-the-scenes access, preeminent photographer Brother Ernie captures the last four decades of the evolution of hip-hop--the styles that grew from it, and the artists who shaped it. Complete with Brother Ernie's personal anecdotes of time spent with subjects, and stories behind the photographs, Hip-Hop at the End of the World shares intimate moments from the most important era of hip-hop. After picking up a camera in the 1973 to document the graffiti art that dominated New York City, Ernest Paniccioli started his journey of whole-heartedly capturing the scene during the most fertile years of hip-hop. Always armed with a 35mm camera, he successfully photographed nearly every rapper of note since the genre's inception, making him the go-to photographer for magazines like Word Up and Rap Masters. Hip Hop at the End of the World is a carefully curated selection of photographs from Brother Ernie's extensive archives, celebrating over 40 years of swag in one of the most complete records of the most crucial movements in American music.

Review: A Photographic History of Hip-Hop from a Living Legend - When I was reading "The Source" and buying hip-hop cassettes in college in the early '90s, I never thought I would get to know Ernie Paniciolli, the man who shot iconic photos of so many of my favorite "rappers" in magazines and on album/CD/cassette covers. Full disclosure: I do know him, and I'm honored to call him a friend. But that's neither here nor there. These images, a couple from the late 1970s, the rest spanning the 1980s through Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def)'s last concert in 2016, present an amazing tableau of hip-hop history. There are vivid photos of artists both legendary (Grandmaster Flash, MC Lyte, Rakim, Queen Latifah, Roxanne Shante, Public Enemy, Brand Nubian, Nas) and less-remembered but no-less gifted (the criminally under-rated KMD). Along with many of the photos come captions describing the circumstances under which they were taken; on pgs. 110-113, learn why Sean "Puffy" Combs has "the biggest balls in hip-hop". There's a photo of Tupac taken a week before the first time he was shot. Shots of Ice Cube strangling the Statue of Liberty (he had a rather different persona before the "Are we There Yet?" series), Redman with Ronald McDonald in a chokehold. Ernie's photos include figures in no way associated with hip-hop - the Dali Lama, Yoko Ono, Boy George - and in this book you'll find hip-hop legends sharing the lens with music legends such as Isaac Hayes, Quincy Jones and Bootsy Collins. For a book so dominated by images - bright, colorful photos that have the power to transport the reader back to a time when New York City did not look like a sterile assemblage of identical glass towers - this one includes equally impressive text. It begins with an interview by Ian Luna in which we learn much about the circumstances which made Ernie Paniciolli who he is today and how he found his way into photography; it concludes with a wonderful poem by Jessica Care Moore in which she implores Ernie "never to quit/Even when we betray our own portraits" (as some of the MCs depicted in this book have done). Ernie's previous collection of hip-hop photography, , "Who Shot Ya?", is one of the books most "permanently-borrowed" from the New York City library where I work, and is now out of print. Here's hoping "Hip-Hop at the End of the World" remains in print forever, as it deserves.
Review: Fans of hip hop - This is an AMAZING book with fabulous photos. If you are a true fan of hip hop then this is a must have book. BUY IT! You will not be disappointed. Well worth the cost. About to buy another one for a friend who loves hip hop as I do.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #210,294 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #79 in Rap Music (Books) #87 in Individual Photographer Monographs #275 in Photograpy Equipment & Techniques |
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 816 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Photographic History of Hip-Hop from a Living Legend
*by T***O on October 27, 2018*

When I was reading "The Source" and buying hip-hop cassettes in college in the early '90s, I never thought I would get to know Ernie Paniciolli, the man who shot iconic photos of so many of my favorite "rappers" in magazines and on album/CD/cassette covers. Full disclosure: I do know him, and I'm honored to call him a friend. But that's neither here nor there. These images, a couple from the late 1970s, the rest spanning the 1980s through Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def)'s last concert in 2016, present an amazing tableau of hip-hop history. There are vivid photos of artists both legendary (Grandmaster Flash, MC Lyte, Rakim, Queen Latifah, Roxanne Shante, Public Enemy, Brand Nubian, Nas) and less-remembered but no-less gifted (the criminally under-rated KMD). Along with many of the photos come captions describing the circumstances under which they were taken; on pgs. 110-113, learn why Sean "Puffy" Combs has "the biggest balls in hip-hop". There's a photo of Tupac taken a week before the first time he was shot. Shots of Ice Cube strangling the Statue of Liberty (he had a rather different persona before the "Are we There Yet?" series), Redman with Ronald McDonald in a chokehold. Ernie's photos include figures in no way associated with hip-hop - the Dali Lama, Yoko Ono, Boy George - and in this book you'll find hip-hop legends sharing the lens with music legends such as Isaac Hayes, Quincy Jones and Bootsy Collins. For a book so dominated by images - bright, colorful photos that have the power to transport the reader back to a time when New York City did not look like a sterile assemblage of identical glass towers - this one includes equally impressive text. It begins with an interview by Ian Luna in which we learn much about the circumstances which made Ernie Paniciolli who he is today and how he found his way into photography; it concludes with a wonderful poem by Jessica Care Moore in which she implores Ernie "never to quit/Even when we betray our own portraits" (as some of the MCs depicted in this book have done). Ernie's previous collection of hip-hop photography, , "Who Shot Ya?", is one of the books most "permanently-borrowed" from the New York City library where I work, and is now out of print. Here's hoping "Hip-Hop at the End of the World" remains in print forever, as it deserves.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fans of hip hop
*by A***Y on November 24, 2025*

This is an AMAZING book with fabulous photos. If you are a true fan of hip hop then this is a must have book. BUY IT! You will not be disappointed. Well worth the cost. About to buy another one for a friend who loves hip hop as I do.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This Book is Worth Every Penny and Then Some !
*by S***N on May 13, 2019*

This Handsome hardcover Book is The quintessential reference and visual compilation of the Origins, Beauty and Scope of what is known as Hip Hop Culture. At 3 pounds and over 300 pages, Not only is it Physically Impressive but its contents captivate the inmagination in a way that transcends the mere aesthetics of photography. Yes All of The Legends are in this Book in gorgeous detail, But none of the images feel contrived for the sake of Art, They exude Realness and Compelling in its Naturality. They connect emotively with the Reader, Eage page a testament to the times our Hearts hold dear. You see the faces, the places, the fashion, the spirit that Birthed and elevated Hip Hop, This Book invokes a Sea of Refreshing memories, Many of them Personal. So This Book is not merely a Masterful exhibit, It is more like a Family Photo Album Where as You feel a Deep shared sense of connection. Trust me, As You turn the pages in this Book you will find yourself gasping " Wow Remember That " or " Remember those Jackets " or " Phife, God Rest his Soul " or " Look at Cousin Rakim, Latifah, Nas, etc " This Book is worth every penny, It is a Enriching experience. It is Heart warming, It is Affirmimg as well as a urgent reminder that thru Unity, Love, Creative Expression and Culture , We can Still have " Hip Hop At The End Of The World "

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