Synopsis "Gunner Stahl: Portraits: I Have so Much to Tell you"
"Following the impressive careers of Gordon Parks and Carrie Mae Weems, who made photography imperative to documenting the various facets of black life, the medium became a staple in the rise of hip-hop. The culture's next rising photography star lies in Gunner Stahl: a lanky, soft-spoken millennial from Atlanta, GA." --Vibe Explore intimate photographs of the top artists in rap music from one of the most influential and culturally relevant photographers of his generation. Photographer Gunner Stahl has captured shots of some of the world's most famous rappers, including: DrakeMigosA$AP RockyChildish GambinoTyler, the CreatorGucci ManeMac MillerWiz KhalifaNipsey HusslePost MaloneAnd more! He started by capturing the burgeoning hip-hop scene in Atlanta with an undeniable raw energy that has led to professional opportunities with magazines like Vogue, Fader, and Highsnobiety as well as brands like Google, Red Bull, Moncler, Adidas, Stella McCartney, PUMA, and Kylie Jenner's Thick clothing collection. If you're a huge modern hip-hop head, you will love this book. Here are intimate photos from The Weeknd during his time recording Kiss Land, 21 Savage working on Savage Mode, to dearly departed favorites such as Lil Peep, Nipsey Hussle, Mac Miller, and a page dedicated to A$AP Yams. Portraits also offers unseen images of celebrities, including Miley Cyrus, Paris Hilton, and Billie Eilish, along with written contributions from rapper Swae Lee and photographer Chi Modu. Flipping through its pages is a chance to take a deep dive into pop culture's most powerful current.
