{"product_id":"the-wu-tang-manual-9781594480188","title":"The Wu-Tang Manual","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Wu-Tang Manual\u003c\/i\u003e is The RZA's first written introduction to the philosophy and history of Hip-Hop's original Dynasty, the Wu-Tang Clan. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten in a style that is at once personal and philosophical, \u003ci\u003eThe Wu-Tang Manual\u003c\/i\u003e unravels the intricate web of personalities (and alter egos), warrior codes, numerological systems, and Eastern spiritual ethics that define the Wu-Tang dynasty. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePacked with information that reflects the breadth and depth of the RZA's--and rest of the Clan's--intellectual interests and passions, \u003ci\u003eThe Wu-Tang Manual\u003c\/i\u003e is divided into four books of nine chambers each, for a total of 36 chambers. All together, the book provides the breakdown of essential Wu-Tang components, from basic information about each of the nine core members of Wu-Tang Clan to deeper explorations of the key themes of the Wu-Tang universe, a dictionary-like Wu-Slang lexicon, and an entire section of Wu-Tang lyrics with densely annotated explanations of what they mean. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor the hardcore Wu-Tang disciple and the recent initiate alike, \u003ci\u003eThe Wu-Tang Manual\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive guide to the essence of Wu, one of the most innovative hip-hop groups of all time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-16592728\"\u003eThe Rza\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-16174134\"\u003eChris Norris\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Riverhead Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 7.40w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781594480188\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1594480184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-MUS\"\u003eMusic\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-MUS031000\"\u003eGenres \u0026amp; Styles | Rap \u0026amp; Hip Hop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-BIO\"\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Autobiography\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-BIO004000\"\u003eMusic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe RZA\u003c\/b\u003e is most famous as the founder and leader of the Wu-Tang Clan, the platinum-selling hip-hop group that is widely considered one of the most important of all time. He has continued his music career while successfully branching out into lecturing, television, and film.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riverhead Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49061604425965,"sku":"9781594480188","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/files\/img_1626a814-b2e5-465d-8e7e-9ca949b26d31.jpg?v=1764097568","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-wu-tang-manual-9781594480188","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}