Kanye West is a rapper, singer, record producer, and fashion designer. Today, amid all controversies, among many other things, he remains one of the biggest musicians. His music, especially albums like "The College Dropout" and "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy," have sent critics into a tailspin of excitement. He has also, other than music, left a staggering impact on the world of fashion business under his Yeezy brand.
7 books on the list
Blackout
Recommended by: Kanye West
Kanye WestsourceTHANK YOU CANDACE OWENS
This is a provocative commentary on political and social issues that invites the reader to consider with fresh eyes some traditionally closed perspectives within the African American community. The book takes one through an amazing journey of a conversation about freedom, success, and the role that personal responsibility plays in leading to individual and collective destinies.
Leonardo Da Vinci
Recommended by: Kanye West
This is a biography of the life of one of the masters of the Renaissance, an iconic man of great genius, the likes of which have never been seen again. The book gives a vivid picture of his outstanding contribution, both in the arts and sciences, indicating the depth and volume of his genius.
Axel Vervoordt
Recommended by: Kanye West, Ellen DeGeneres
Beautiful monograph book paying homage to the great Belgian designer and art dealer, with the book are unveiled the aesthetic and philosophy that make Axel Vervoordt become one of the most influential trendsetters in design. Beautiful photographs with accompanying narrative explore his approach to creating spaces that combine history, art, and nature.
Raising Kanye
Recommended by: Kanye West
Kanye WestsourceI've known my mom since I was zero years old. She is quite dope. [...] You'll learn things that I didn't even know until I read this book
In this memoir, readers are treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the childhood home of one of music's most dynamic figures through the eyes of his mother. It's an inspirational, honest story of trials and victories in trying to breed creativity and confidence, set against the journey to fame and global influence.
James Turrell
Recommended by: Kanye West
Contained in this collection of essays and analyses is an invaluable and an absolutely necessary work that grants us passage into the world of contemporary art with one of the revolutionary artists of light and space. The volume of the reader is an invitation to plunge one into environments that force his perception and appeal to the one who wants to undergo the subtle power of light as a medium.
Blood of Two
Recommended by: Kanye West
A tale of intrigue and mystery unfolds in a narrative that interweaves historical facts with a contemporary plot. A tale that will fully engage and captivate readers in sharp investigations of pedigree and patrimony—all among an adventure of scientific exploration and ancient secrets—to finally disclose a secret that links past history with the present.