The Book of HOV: A Tribute to Jay-Z (Ultimate) (Signed)

There are only 15 signed Ultimate Editions of The Book of HOV available, making this a truly rare collector’s piece.

Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter has established himself as a visionary and cultural icon. The extraordinary book The Book of HOV celebrates his groundbreaking career and the first-of-its-kind immersive exhibit, The Book of HOV: A Tribute. Held at the Brooklyn Public Library from July to December 2023, the exhibit attracted over 600,000 visitors, making it one of the largest public installations in U.S. history.

This Assouline title commemorates and immortalizes the immersive installation, showcasing in one place the thousands of archived objects from every facet of JAY-Z’s professional life—including original recording masters, stage wear, interviews, videos, awards, and unseen photographs. Readers will find it all, from the guitar JAY-Z played at Glastonbury Festival (as the first rapper to grace that rock-and-roll stage) to Daniel Arsham’s sculpture “HOV Hands” (the iconic gesture made famous by JAY-Z at concerts across the globe), to his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame award (JAY-Z is the first solo hip hop artist inducted), to hundreds of paper planes created by schoolchildren across NYC with their dreams written inside.

With eight chapters—each titled from JAY-Z’s lyrics—The Book of HOV details the pillars of Shawn Carter’s influence, from his artistry and craft to his entrepreneurship and activism. In addition to the nearly 700 images, the tome includes in-depth essays on each chapter’s theme, contextualizing the icon’s achievements and impact on culture.

More than a multi-hyphenate, JAY-Z has broken new ground in an astonishing number of arenas, both figurative and literal. The Book of HOV uncovers how JAY-Z demonstrates—with his whole being—that you can set your intention and create your own story.

This signed Ultimate Edition honors the iconic artist in tandem with The Book of HOV: A Tribute exhibit at the Brooklyn Public Library, offering an enduring keepsake for his fans and admirers.