The album covers of Nas, also known as Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, have become iconic in the world of hip-hop. Nas is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, and his album covers have played a significant role in shaping his image and conveying his artistic vision. One of Nas' most renowned album covers is his debut album, "Illmatic," released in 1994. The cover features a black-and-white childhood photo of Nas, capturing the essence of his upbringing in the streets of Queensbridge, New York. This image symbolizes the raw and authentic storytelling that is found throughout the album. The simplicity of the album cover reflects the stripped-down and honest nature of the music.
The simplicity of the album cover reflects the stripped-down and honest nature of the music. Another notable album cover is for his second studio album, "It Was Written," released in 1996. The cover depicts Nas embracing a luxurious lifestyle, surrounded by gold chains and piles of money.
Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb (The Liveship Traders: Book 1)
The Ship of Magic is book one of the Liveship Traders trilogy written by Robin Hobb. First published in 1998, the series is set far to the south of The Six Duchies, the setting for the excellent Farseer Trilogy.
After having read and thoroughly enjoyed the Farseer trilogy I was expecting more of the same again. I was not disappointed; in fact I found the writing of even higher calibre. This is no small compliment as I find Robin Hobbs’s use of the English language superb and a joy to read.
The story is unique, the character development excellent. In just a few chapters the characters are well drawn and take on a life of their own. There is a distinctly nautical feel to the Liveship Traders but it is in no way important that you have a passion for the sea as the story could be based on land, sea or air, it really wouldn’t matter.
The event upon which the story is central is the “quickening” of the liveship Vivacia. Once three family members of separate generations have died on board the ship it will become “alive” and share the memories of the deceased and become a being in it’s own right. This is a wonderful notion and adds certain freshness to the story that remains throughout.
" They all looked up at him from the sea-bottom, their great eyes of green and gold and copper unwinking. Shreever spoke for them all when she asked, ‘Why? The water is warm, the feeding easy. In a hundred years, winter has never come here. Why must we leave now? "
Ship of Magic: Prologue
Once the liveship Vivacia has been wakened, the pace of the narrative slows down; the characters are further developed, at this, a key moment in the lives of all the main characters. The inevitable infighting that plagues families times of bereavement also affects the Vistrits and they are a family torn apart. Kyle Haven exerts his newly foundcontrol of the family and this drives a further wedge amongst them.
It is at this point that Paragon once again returns to the narrative. Paragon (or Pariah) is a half-crazed liveship, renowned for being cursed and bad luck. It is to this ship that Brashen and Althea turn in their hour of need. This is a very interesting sub plot and hopefully will play a bigger part in the subsequent books.
“ ‘It’s done,’ Althea breathed. She doubted if anyone but Brashen heard her. But as his grip on her tightened and he began to pull her up, Vivacia suddenly turned to her. She reached up, her strong hands catching hold of Althea’s own. Her green eyes met Althea’s.
‘I had the strangest dream,’ she said engagingly. Then she smiled at Althea, a grin that was at once impish and merry. ‘Thank you so for waking me.’
Ship of Magic: The Quickening of the Vivacia.
The second half of the book follows Althea, Wintrow and Brashen as they endevour to find contentment within their new lives. Alongside their stories is the social-drama that is life in Bingtown for Keffria, Ronit and Malta. There is a definite class system in place and image very important. Keeping up appearances even though they have fallen on hard times is very important to the Vestrit family.
Wintrow's troubles however far outweigh the rest of his families. He is a figure that is easy to fall in behind, a soft, gentle caring boy who is thrust into a life that he does not wish for.
You can add to this story a pirate by the name of Captain Kennit and have an excellent nautical tale fall of excellent characters.This is a large book and takes some reading. It is an orignal theme that has very good characters and a gripping storyline. Thoroughly enjoyable.
The book's cover illustration's are by the John Howe.
"Refreshingly original" Jenny Wurts
10/10 Hobb keeps up the high standards in this new trilogy.
18 positive reader review(s) in total for the The Liveship Traders series
The book's cover illustration's are by the John Howe.
This image represents his transition from the gritty streets to the world of fame and success. The album cover reflects the themes of materialism and ambition explored in the music. Nas' album covers continue to be visually compelling and thought-provoking. For his album "Stillmatic" released in 2001, the cover features Nas standing alone in a desolate street at night, holding a gun. This image conveys a sense of urban decay and reflects the dark and introspective nature of the album's content. In his more recent albums, Nas has continued to experiment with album cover designs. For "Life is Good" released in 2012, the cover shows Nas sitting on a bench with a green wedding dress draped over his knee. This image represents the emotional journey and personal growth Nas has undergone in his life. The album cover reflects themes of love, loss, and self-reflection. Overall, Nas' album covers have played a crucial role in representing his artistic vision, conveying the themes of his music, and capturing the essence of his identity as a rapper. From his iconic debut album cover to his more recent experimental designs, Nas's album covers are a visual representation of his immense contribution to the world of hip-hop..
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