Aria Releases 420-page, 16-pound, $300 Rap Book

Calling all hip-hop fans: Aria, a multimedia entertainment company, is publishing its first book, Hip-Hop: A Cultural Odyssey.

The in-depth luxury book features original essays written by top critics, testimonials from rap personalities, hundreds of historic images and a list of the top 100 singles and albums from each of Hip-Hop’s four decades. The 420-page treasure chest of rap information is available now for purchase and shipping within the U.S. for $299.99.