Jon Kirby is a record collector and music writer based in Chicago, Illinois. A graduate of the University of North Carolina's Journalism School, he served as an editor for Brooklyn-based music magazine Wax Poetics, and has contributed in-depth articles for the Oxford American and the Fader. He is currently an A&R at Chicago's famed archival label the Numero Group, where he researches and compiles albums illuminating lesser-known talents from music history's deepest recesses. His last two years have been spent conceiving Purple Snow: Forecasting the Minneapolis Sound, which details the rise of funk-rock progenitor Prince, surveying his hometown's music scene at the beginning of his journey to world fame. Robbie Busch aka "McBoing Boing" is an internationally recognized record collector and DJ. Robbie has worn many artistic hats over the years. He has worked as a writer and photographer for national magazines including: Wax Poetics, Big Brother & XXL. He has been as a consultant and producer to numerous record labels including: Fania Records, Cultures of Soul & BBE. He has been a comic book artist/writer for: DC, Marvel and Dark Horse Comics; as well as a storyboard artist for Nickelodeon, MTV & Cartoon Network. In his spare time he is currently finishing work on his first feature length documentary, Thank You For Not Dancing. He lives in New York City with his wife and son. Julius Wiedemann was born in Brazil, studied graphic design and marketing, and was an art editor for digital and design magazines in Tokyo. His many TASCHEN digital and media titles include Illustration Now!, Advertising Now, Logo Design, and Brand Identity Now!