Wu-Tang Manual by Chris Norris and The RZA (2005, Trade Paperback)
newbookdeals (8173)
98.5% positive feedback
Price:
US $23.73
ApproximatelyAU $36.01
+ $18.32 postage
Returns:
30-day returns. Buyer pays for return postage. If you use an eBay postage label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Condition:
Wu-Tang Manual by Chris Norris and The RZA (2005, Trade Paperback)
- Buy It NowWu-Tang Manual
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-101594480184
ISBN-139781594480188
eBay Product ID (ePID)30476970
Product Key Features
Book TitleWu-Tang Manual
Number of Pages208 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicGenres & Styles / Rap & Hip Hop, Composers & Musicians
Publication Year2005
IllustratorYes
FeaturesNew Edition
GenreMusic, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorChris Norris, The Rza
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight19.2 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width7.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"Touching...A glimpse inside the brain of the RZA, the producer/spiritual leader of Staten Island's revolutionary hip-hop collective, the Wu-Tang Clan....Inspirational." - The New York Times Book Review "Is there a Pulitzer Prize in the Wu's future?" - XXL Magazine "At once edifying and wildly entertaining, [ The Wu-Tang Manual] occupies a fertile emotional crossroads of nostalgia, juvenile wish-fulfillment, and adult appreciation...it could augur a rebirth for one of the most influential rap groups of the 1990s." -Pitchfork "A rabbit hole into the Clan's history and obsessions with kung-fu films, numerology, chess, and Eastern spirituality." - Entertainment Weekly "Equal parts travelogue, manifesto, dictionary and cultural decoder ring for one of hip-hop's most influential and unorthodox rap groups...It's quite obvious that the nine-member crew is as adept in analyzing Eastern philosophies, chess strategies and numerological systems as they are in smoking ells and dodging bullets." -- Columbus Alive (alternative weekly) "A unique megamix of Buddhism, comics, kung fu, and Islam." -Boldtype.com
TitleLeadingThe
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Grade ToUP
Edition DescriptionNew Edition
SynopsisSince the release of the revolutionary Enter the,Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), the Wu-Tang Clan have been,hip-hop's leading creative force. Now, after a,decade of dark beats and mysterious lyrics hinting,at a larger whole, the legendary Staten Island,hip-hop collective fully reveals, for the first,time, the complex, multi-layered Wu-Tang Universe.,This manual unravels the intricate web of,personalities (and alter egos), warrior codesnumerological systems and the key to Shaolin among,much more. It also contains their first official,lyrical encyclopaedia and analysis by the Clan., The Wu-Tang Manual is The RZA's first written introduction to the philosophy and history of Hip-Hop's original Dynasty, the Wu-Tang Clan. Written in a style that is at once personal and philosophical, The Wu-Tang Manual unravels the intricate web of personalities (and alter egos), warrior codes, numerological systems, and Eastern spiritual ethics that define the Wu-Tang dynasty. Packed with information that reflects the breadth and depth of the RZA's--and rest of the Clan's--intellectual interests and passions, The Wu-Tang Manual 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. For the hardcore Wu-Tang disciple and the recent initiate alike, The Wu-Tang Manual is the definitive guide to the essence of Wu, one of the most innovative hip-hop groups of all time., The Wu-Tang Manual is The RZA's first written introduction to the philosophy and history of Hip-Hop's original Dynasty, the Wu-Tang Clan. Written in a style that is at once personal and philosophical, The Wu-Tang Manual unravels the intricate web of personalities (and alter egos), warrior codes, numerological systems, and Eastern spiritual ethics that define the Wu-Tang dynasty. Packed with information that reflects the breadth and depth of the RZA's -- and rest of the Clan's -- intellectual interests and passions, The Wu-Tang Manual 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. For the hardcore Wu-Tang disciple and the recent initiate alike, The Wu-Tang Manual is the definitive guide to the essence of Wu, one of the most innovative hip-hop groups of all time. The RZA's most recent book, The Tao of Wu , is also available from Riverhead Books., Since the release of the revolutionary Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), the Wu-Tang Clan have been hip-hop's leading creative force. Now, after a decade of dark beats and mysterious lyrics hinting at a larger whole, the legendary Staten Island hip-hop collective fully reveals, for the first time, the complex, multi-layered Wu-Tang Universe. This manual unravels the intricate web of personalities (and alter egos), warrior codes, numerological systems and the key to Shaolin among much more. It also contains their first official lyrical encyclopaedia and analysis by the Clan.
LC Classification NumberML421.W8R9 2005
All listings for this product
![The Wu-Tang Manual by Chris Norris & The RZA, 2005 [ trade paperback ]](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/4pkAAOSwnLBmpnax/s-l225.jpg)
![The Wu-Tang Manual - The RZA [2005 1st Paperback Edition] Very Good](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/VJAAAeSwc9FoHZCb/s-l225.jpg)
Ratings and reviews
Most relevant reviews
- 10 Jun, 2020
Wu Tang
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Jun, 2024
Great item, thanks!
Great item, thanks!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Aug, 2021
Very good
It’s litVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Nov, 2016
.
Great bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
![NKJV Gift and Award Bible Red Letter Edition [White] by Thomas Nelson (2018, Trade Paperback)](https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/g/mT0AAOSwDmBY5NqN/s-l225.jpg)
