A stunningly designed, richly illustrated companion to the Academy Award-nominated documentary film, Tupac: Resurrection brings unprecedented clarity and soulful intimacy to the life and work of the late Tupac Shakur. In many ways the autobiography he never got to write, Tupac: Resurrection features the artist in his own words, letters, and poems. They are showcased here, along with dozens of never-before-seen photographs, lyrics, screenplay ideas, and other personal effects. Capturing as never before the unrivaled passion and intense candor that made him one of America's bestselling solo recording artists of all time, Tupac: Resurrection stands as an indelible testament to Tupac's astonishing cultural legacy.
Tupac Shakur Books
Tupac Amaru Shakur was an American rapper renowned not only as a recording artist with millions of albums sold but also as a film actor and social activist. His work delves deeply into themes of growing up amid violence and hardship, racism, and societal problems. Shakur's lyrics advocated for political, economic, social, and racial equality while offering raw depictions of violence and conflict. His artistic legacy lies in his candid exploration of the complex social issues of his era.
The Rose That Grew from Concrete
- 149 pages
- 6 hours of reading
This collection of more than 100 poems that honestly and artfully confront topics ranging from poverty and motherhood to Van Gogh and Mandela is presented in Tupac Shakur's own handwriting on one side of the page, with a typed version on the opposite side.