The early '90s, considered the golden age of hip-hop, saw the release of the Beastie Boys' groundbreaking and hugely popular LPs, 'Check Your Head' and 'Ill Communication'. Beginning in 1991 and continuing through 1996, photographer and filmmaker Marcopoulos was both onstage and behind the scenes, capturing Mike D, MCA and the King Ad Rock with captivating never-before-published fly-on-the-wall photos of the three emcees at work and at play during these pivotal years. Illustrated with 161 b/w and 6 full-colour photos.