The Book


Atlanta by Michael Schmelling – a book of photographs about the hip hop scene in Atlanta, Georgia – published by Chronicle Books. Text by Kelefa Sanneh, Interviews with Gucci Mane,
Big Boi, Andre 3000, Shawty Lo, Ludacris, and The Dream – by Will Welch. Designed by Rodrigo Corral Design and Michael Schmelling. 8.5 x 10, Hardcover With Jacket, 224 Pages, 200 Color and Black And White Photographs. ISBN #0811872777. Available at Chronicle Books.

Book Preview And Excerpts:


Barbie, 2009, Left; Gritz, 2009, Right

Youngbloodz Promo Stickers, 2009

Young Dro, 2009

Gas Station Graffiti, Near Candler Road, 2008

Shawty Lo, 2008

Strap, 2009, Left; Mic Booth, 2009, Right

Christina, 2007

Sets, 2008

Pit Bull, 2008

Club Lonestar, 2009

Lyrics, 2009

The Body Tap, 2008


Under The Book Jacket

Back Cover