spent the ‘80s defining college rock, then spent the ‘90s and into the 2000s trying to keep pace with the younger musicians who’d cribbed from their copious notes. at the BBCįor the Gen-X/Gen-Y loved ones in your life, or their precocious Gen-Z children, you could do worse for a gift this season than providing additional chapters in the history of the Athens, Georgia band who presaged the end of the world as we know it. It also features mixtape playlists, a cookbook from chef Roy Choi, a map of Brooklyn, rare photos, guest contributions and other good stuff. But the book has a lot of meat to it, from their early License to Ill days working with Rick Rubin and eventual fallout with Def Jam, to the spark of innovation that led to their all-time masterpiece Paul’s Boutique. Naturally, it’s called Beastie Boys Book, and it spans nearly 600 pages, which means that you’ll need a pretty sturdy coffee table to keep it steady.

One of the most influential hip-hop groups of all time is given an epic tome documenting their history and biography.

Peruse our Holiday Gift Guide 2018 for what to stuff into stockings this year. Need some gift ideas for the music geek on your shopping list? Looking to be tempted while shopping for others? Just want to know what cool stuff is out now? We have some suggestions.

Best holiday albums 2018