‘The Book of HOV’ Exhibit Inspires New JAY-Z Coffee Table Book

Jay-Z (Michael Loccisano-Getty Images)
Jay-Z (Michael Loccisano-Getty Images)

*JAY-Z is celebrating his legacy with the release of “The Book of HOV: A Tribute to JAY-Z,” a coffee table book launched on his 55th birthday, December 4. 

Inspired by the 2023 Brooklyn Public Library exhibit honoring his career, the book explores his journey from Brooklyn’s Marcy Projects to becoming a cultural icon, highlighting his artistry, entrepreneurship, and activism, Vibe reports. Featuring nearly 700 images and essays, the release includes a Special Limited Edition designed with artist Daniel Arsham.

The book “details the pillars of Shawn Carter’s influence, from his artistry and craft to his entrepreneurship and activism,” reads a press release. According to Vibe, a portion of the proceeds from Limited Edition sales will be donated to the Brooklyn Public Library.

“It’s an absolute honor to bring this exhibit to life and highlight Jay’s unprecedented impact on music, culture, business, philanthropy and society,” Roc Nation co-founder and vice chairman Jay Brown told Variety of the exhibit. “He leveraged his artistic genius to ascend heights that were previously unimaginable. The exhibit is a testament to JAY-Z setting a blueprint for the leaders of tomorrow to follow.”

The “The Book of HOV: A Tribute to JAY-Z” is available in Assouline’s Classics and Ultimate collections. The classic edition costs $120 while the “ultimate” version sells for $2,000.

Beyonce and Jay-Z (Kevin Mazur-Getty Images via CNN Newsource)
Beyonce and Jay-Z (Kevin Mazur-Getty Images via CNN Newsource)

Meanwhile, Beyoncé’s new Cowboy Carter art book has already sold out after it was announced on Dec. 1, by the singer’s Parkwood Entertainment. Per the book’s description, it boasts “exclusive, never-before-seen imagery inspired by” Bey’s Grammy-nominated album, “Cowboy Carter,” which was released in March.

The album recently earned Beyoncé 11 Grammy nominations and several country categories nods, including Best Country Album, Country Solo Performance (“16 Carriages”), Country Song (“Texas Hold ‘Em”), Country Duo/Group Performance (“II Most Wanted” with Miley Cyrus) and Best Americana Performance for “Ya Ya.” 

In related news, Beyoncé is the halftime performer for Netflix’s inaugural NFL Christmas Gameday live event on Dec. 25. She’ll reportedly hit the stage during the match-up between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens.

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