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Excellent instructional guide., December 14, 2003 Reviewer: Turbine (Redan VIC, Australia Australia)
The book gives a brief history and then launches into various moves. A frame by frame instructional guide of the different steps is given and a brief explaination of the move. I've read a few breakdance guides, but none come close to this.

in his b-boy stance, with flip-flops & socks & sweatpants..., November 2, 2003 Reviewer: "chispamc" (Boston, MA)
This is definitely a nice package - I appreciate the combo of history (roots of breakdance - in martial arts, acrobatics, capoeira, etc) along with the graphics and, of course, the "how to" series of moves. The photographs of b-boys/girls in this volume really illustrate the art. Hot book, I recommend it to anyone looking to learn more about breaking, and certainly to anyone practicing! Bring on the volumes...

Hip-Hop handbook comprehensive and professional, July 28, 2003 Reviewer: Shara Beth Smith (Bellingham, WA)
This guide book is tight! It has the right information paired with amazing photos and graphics. I would defenitely recommend it to the beginner, or connoisseur of breakdancing! Mr. Green's capoeira and breakdancing skills are toned and precise, so his first book is truly a pleasure to read and follow. I look forward to future volumes. ~Shara B. Smith..Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA

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courtesy Auckland City Libraries:

Check out the book 'Hip Hop Handbook Volume 1: Breakdance'. As far as learning breaking from a book, this is a great resource, with step by step guidelines on moves from easy to hard. It also has interviews and everything else you need to start off in breakdancing. Also, for the visual side of things, check out 'The Freshest Kids: A history of the B-Boy' on DVD.