Kanye West: A Biography (Hardcover)

Series Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction Timeline: Events in the Life of Kanye West Chapter 1 Humble Beginnings Chapter 2 Kanye's Father Chapter 3 Growing Up in the Heartland's "Capital" City Chapter 4 Studies in the Windy City Chapter 5 Hello, Hip-Hop Chapter 6 The Louis Vuitton Don Chapter 7 Dr. Dre Paved Path from (the) West Chapter 8 Kanye's "Big Brother" Jay-Z Chapter 9 From Producer to Artist Chapter 10 The Music Chapter 11 Hurricane Katrina Meets Hurricane Kanye Chapter 12 2007-2008: A Period of Big Wins and Deep Losses Appendix A: June 8, A Notable Day in History Appendix B: Awards and Songs Bibliography Index Photo essay follows page