{"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\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. Packed 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. For 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe RZA's most recent book, \u003ci\u003eThe Tao of Wu\u003c\/i\u003e, is also available from Riverhead Books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Riverhead Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50613714616594,"sku":"9781594480188","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3f6cfc5f-2d10-4a1d-b904-fc25cb76c856.jpg?v=1732415253","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-wu-tang-manual-9781594480188","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}