Book of HOV

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Housed in a custom wooden slipcase with dramatically extruded type, The Book of HOV is a 16 x 29–inch, 25-pound tome wrapped in leather with a blind debossed cover, creating a tactile contrast to the dimensionality of its case. Its sleek tone-on-tone design enhances the book’s physical presence, lending the object a refined and sophisticated sensibility.  
        Published by Assouline, this 432-page volume celebrates the life and legacy of Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter and commemorates The Book of HOV, an immersive exhibition held at the Brooklyn Public Library in 2023, and one of the largest public installations in U.S. history. Structured in eight chapters drawn from his lyrics, the volume pairs visuals with essays that explore Carter’s influence across music, business, and activism. The book brings together archival materials from every facet of JAY-Z’s career, including original masters, stage wear, awards, unseen photographs, and cultural artifacts.