Dan Lish – författare

Egostrip Book 2 is a beautifully designed, expansive continuation of Dan Lish's visionary character illustrations that pay homage to the vibrant world of Hip Hop and beyond. This stunning collection features over 170 illustrations, paintings, and murals that capture the essence of Hip Hop's golden era through striking visual narratives. The artwork honours legendary artists and collectives such as Gangstarr, Run DMC, Wu-Tang Clan, Showbiz and AG, Boogie Down Productions, A Tribe Called Quest, Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five, MF DOOM, Jeru The Damja, Biggie, Lauryn Hill, LL Cool J, and many more. Each piece unveils intricate micro-narratives and detailed ink pen explorations, offering a deep dive into the history, culture, and dynamic evolution of Black Music. Celebration of Creativity: Beyond a mere visual showcase, the collection is a tribute to human creativity, capturing the spirit, passion, and innovation that have defined Hip Hop and influenced broader cultural landscapes. Dan Lish's Egostrip Book 2 is not just an art collection-it's a cultural chronicle that celebrates the enduring legacy of Hip Hop, inviting viewers to rediscover the stories and artistry behind some of the most influential figures in music history...

The Egostrip project began on Dan Lish's daily commute to work, where he chose to draw his favourite musicians in little black books instead of screen time. Created in black fibre tip ink pen, straight to paper, while the train rocked back and forth, commuters knocking his elbow (or the other way around). Back in the studio, the illustrations were brought into the computer and digitally coloured, adding texture and details. Dan dives into a world of esoterica and fantasy, exploring musical frequencies and wall-cracking basslines. He explores the great philosophical questions of our existence and the joy of spontaneous play. The book includes 138 full colour illustrations, black and white sketches and photos with Dan's anecdotes, process thoughts and tips and histories of the interconnected characters; their alter-egos and worlds created in glorious analogue and digital techniques. There is also an introduction to Dan's life as a DJ, b-boy and graffiti artist in the UK and New York.