| Hip Hop Family Tree | |
|---|---|
 Hip Hop Family Tree #1, depicting DJ Kool Herc | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Boing Boing (2012–2015) Fantagraphics (2013–2016) |
| Schedule | Monthly |
| Format | Limited series |
| Genre | |
| Publication date | August 2015–July 2016 |
| No. of issues | 12 |
| Creative team | |
| Created by | Ed Piskor |
| Written by | Ed Piskor |
| Artist(s) | Ed Piskor |
| Penciller(s) | Ed Piskor |
| Inker(s) | Ed Piskor |
| Letterer(s) | Ed Piskor |
| Colorist(s) | Ed Piskor |
| Collected editions | |
| Hip Hop Family Tree Vols 1-2: 1975–1983 gift boxed set | ISBN 978-1606997918 |
| Hip Hop Family Tree 1983–1985 gift boxed set | ISBN 978-1606999417 |
| Hip Hop Family Tree: The Omnibus | ISBN 978-1683968894 |
Hip Hop Family Tree is a series of educational and historical comic books by Ed Piskor that documents the early history of hip hop culture.[1] Originating online with Boing Boing, the series was published in print form by Fantagraphics. The first collection was a 2014 New York Times Graphic Books Best Seller (#7)[2] and was listed in The Washington Post Top 10 graphic novels of 2013.[3] The second collection won the Eisner Award for Best Reality-Based Work in 2015.[4]
Piskor's artistic style in Hip Hop Family Tree—including his use of Ben-Day Dots[5]—hearkens back to the comic book styles prevalent during the period being retold.[6] Robert Crumb is openly referenced as an inspiration to Piskor,[7] who cites Crumb's "Heroes of Blues, Jazz & Country" trading cards as an influence. Crumb and Piskor are similar in their commemorations of key artists and musical figures, and the informative narration of their chosen genre's historical evolution.[8]
- ^ Weingarten, Christopher (2014-08-26). "See a Raw, Edgy Spike Lee Comic From 'Hip Hop Family Tree' Box Set". RollingStone. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
- ^ "Best sellers - PAPERBACK GRAPHIC BOOKS". New York Times. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
- ^ Cavna, Michael. "Top 10 graphic novels of 2013". The Washington Post. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
- ^ "2010-Present". San Diego Comic Convention. 2 December 2012. Archived from the original on 13 February 2014. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ^ Brown, Hillary. "Hip Hop Family Tree by Ed Piskor". pastemagazine.com. Retrieved 2016-10-19.
- ^ Little, Matt. "Hip Hop Family Tree #1". CBR.com. Retrieved 2016-10-19.
- ^ Lanz, Michelle. "'Hip Hop Family Tree': Comic book artist Ed Piskor inks a comprehensive history of rap music," The Frame (March 4, 2015).
- ^ Forman, Murray (2015-09-01). "Ed Piskor. Hip Hop Family Tree, Volume 1: 1970s–1981; Ed Piskor. Hip Hop Family Tree, Volume 2: 1981–1983. Seattle: PB - Fantagraphics Books, 2013. 112 pp.A1 - Ed Piskor . Hip Hop Family Tree, Volume 2: 1981–1983. Seattle: PB - Fantagraphics Books, 2014. 112 pp". Journal of Popular Music Studies. 27 (3): 374–378. doi:10.1111/jpms.12137. ISSN 1533-1598.