{"product_id":"ice-cold-9783754401279","title":"Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History. 45th Ed.","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhether it's diamond-encrusted grills, oversized “truck” style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches or a Tiffany necklace, jewelry is a cornerstone of hip-hop culture. Glittering, blinged-out jewels are the shining statement of a collective identity: unapologetic, charismatic, and street savvy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpanning the history of hip-hop jewelry, from the 1980s to today, Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History is a stunning compilation of storytelling and visuals. Hundreds of extraordinary images of every major hip-hop artist on record celebrate how “Ice” has become a proclamation of identity and self-expression.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarting with Run-DMC’s gold Adidas pendants and Eric B. \u0026amp; Rakim’s ostentatious dookie rope chains and Mercedes medallions, the jewelry then transforms from street style into a booming design culture. The hip-hop tradition of “show up and show out” reaches new heights with artists like Pharrell Williams, Jay-Z, Gucci Mane, and Cardi B, whose over-the-top pieces integrate unique pop culture references, unconventional materials, and enduring collaborations with artists like Takashi Murakami.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor Vikki Tobak reveals – in great detail – the work of pioneering jewelers such as Tito Caicedo of Manny’s, Eddie Plein, and Jacob the Jeweler as well as newer artisans such as Avianne \u0026amp; Co., Ben Baller\/IF \u0026amp; Co., Greg Yuna, Johnny Dang, Eliantte, and many more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIce Cold is a treasure trove of dazzling, inspirational style, featuring the work of leading photographers, including Wolfgang Tillmans, Janette Beckman, Jamel Shabazz, Timothy White, Gillian Laub, David LaChapelle, Danny Clinch, Chris Buck, Mike Miller, Phil Knott, Raven B. Varona, Al Pereira, Albert Watson and many more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA foreword by hip-hop superstar Slick Rick and essays by A$AP Ferg, LL COOL J, Kevin “Coach K’ Lee and Pierre “P” Thomas of Quality Control Music take us on personal journeys into their jewelry universe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIce Cold goes beyond the ostentatious bling to reveal a transformative story that is loud and proud.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 July 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePage count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 460\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height 225 mm; Width 165 mm; Thickness 31 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taschen GmbH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9783754401279\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vikki Tobak","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":50170254786810,"sku":"9783754401279","price":21.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/9783754401279.jpg?v=1787621486","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/ice-cold-9783754401279","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}