Penguin Random House Beastie Boys Book - Official Band Memoir & History

The Beastie Boys Book is the definitive chronicle of hip-hop's most influential group, written by band members ADROCK and Mike D themselves. This New York Times bestseller combines rare photography, personal narratives, and contributions from acclaimed figures including Amy Poehler, Spike Jonze, Wes Anderson, and Luc Sante to tell the complete story of how the group transformed from a 1981 hardcore band into global superstardom. The book inspired the Emmy-nominated Apple TV+ live documentary Beastie Boys Story, also directed by Spike Jonze. Named one of the best books of the year by Rolling Stone, The Guardian, and Paste, this panoramic experience offers unprecedented insight into the band's creative process, cultural impact, and lasting legacy in hip-hop and popular music.