The Wu-Tang Manual Book by The RZA Paperback 2004 Very Good Condition

The Wu-Tang Manual Book by The RZA Paperback 2004 Very Good Condition, read once, very faint shelf wear. Please excuse light reflections in my images caused by my light box. 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. Riverhead Books; Illustrated edition (October 1, 2004) English 256 pages ISBN-10 ‎1594480184 ISBN-13 ‎978-1594480188 1.38 pounds 7.5 x 0.7 x 9.12 inches