{"product_id":"9781594480188","title":"The Wu-Tang Manual","description":"\u003cp\u003e\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\u003c\/p\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\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47018469294320,"sku":"9781594480188","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781594480188_p0.jpg?v=1763810923","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781594480188","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}