SERIOUS T´ INGS A GO HAPPEN :
FOUR DECADES OF JAMAICAN DANCEHALL SIGNS
UPDATED AND EXPANDED EDITION
BY MAXINE WALTERS
An unofficial history of Jamaican dancehall music told through its graphic design, Serious Things a Go Happen brings together more than 200 original posters and signs spanning the early 1980s to today. Drawn from the legendary collection of Jamaican film and television producer Maxine Walters—known as "the queen of Jamaican dancehall signs"—this volume celebrates the vibrant visual language that emerged alongside dancehall's rise from reggae in the late 1970s.
Featuring hand-painted street posters advertising local parties, concerts, and "bashments" across Jamaica's landscape, the book reproduces each poster in full color, one to a page.
ESSAYS WERE CONTRIBUTED BY:
MIKEY BENNETT, Songwriter and producer who has worked with many of Jamaica’s greats including King Jammy, Gregory Isaacs and legendary rhythm section, Sly and Robbie.
DR. CAROLYN COOPER, professor emerita, literary and cultural studies, The University of The West Indies, Mona, Jamaica. She is the author of “Sound Clash: Jamaican Dancehall Culture At Large.
SYLVIA DALEY, a quintessential multi-faceted entrepreneur, advocate and creative team leader. She is a passionate Jamaican writer and yogi teacher.
VIVIEN GOLDMAN, writer, broadcaster, educator and post-punk musician, with a long history of covering Jamaican Culture.
MARLON JAMES, Author and Filmmaker. His novel “A Brief History of Seven Killings” won the 2015 Man Booker Prize.
RORY STONE LOVE, internationally known as the Selector of the much-loved Stone Love Movement Sound System.
KEMAR SWABY, a designer, entrepreneur and creative strategist who specializes in digital product design, brand strategy and storytelling.
ANTHONY “TONY” WINKLER, widely recognized as one of island’s finest exports. His most famous novel, “The Lunatic” was later adapted into a feature film.
Edited by Maxine Walters & Rebecca Meek
Book Designed by Rebbeca Meek
Cover design by Denva Harris & Rebecca Meek
Details:
Materials: Hardcover
Size: 7½ × 9¼ in.
Currently only available to ship in the U.S, Canada and the U.K!
SERIOUS T´ INGS A GO HAPPEN :
FOUR DECADES OF JAMAICAN DANCEHALL SIGNS
UPDATED AND EXPANDED EDITION
BY MAXINE WALTERS
An unofficial history of Jamaican dancehall music told through its graphic design, Serious Things a Go Happen brings together more than 200 original posters and signs spanning the early 1980s to today. Drawn from the legendary collection of Jamaican film and television producer Maxine Walters—known as "the queen of Jamaican dancehall signs"—this volume celebrates the vibrant visual language that emerged alongside dancehall's rise from reggae in the late 1970s.
Featuring hand-painted street posters advertising local parties, concerts, and "bashments" across Jamaica's landscape, the book reproduces each poster in full color, one to a page.
ESSAYS WERE CONTRIBUTED BY:
MIKEY BENNETT, Songwriter and producer who has worked with many of Jamaica’s greats including King Jammy, Gregory Isaacs and legendary rhythm section, Sly and Robbie.
DR. CAROLYN COOPER, professor emerita, literary and cultural studies, The University of The West Indies, Mona, Jamaica. She is the author of “Sound Clash: Jamaican Dancehall Culture At Large.
SYLVIA DALEY, a quintessential multi-faceted entrepreneur, advocate and creative team leader. She is a passionate Jamaican writer and yogi teacher.
VIVIEN GOLDMAN, writer, broadcaster, educator and post-punk musician, with a long history of covering Jamaican Culture.
MARLON JAMES, Author and Filmmaker. His novel “A Brief History of Seven Killings” won the 2015 Man Booker Prize.
RORY STONE LOVE, internationally known as the Selector of the much-loved Stone Love Movement Sound System.
KEMAR SWABY, a designer, entrepreneur and creative strategist who specializes in digital product design, brand strategy and storytelling.
ANTHONY “TONY” WINKLER, widely recognized as one of island’s finest exports. His most famous novel, “The Lunatic” was later adapted into a feature film.
Edited by Maxine Walters & Rebecca Meek
Book Designed by Rebbeca Meek
Cover design by Denva Harris & Rebecca Meek
Details:
Materials: Hardcover
Size: 7½ × 9¼ in.
Currently only available to ship in the U.S, Canada and the U.K!