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The Wu-Tang Manual: Enter the 36 Chambers, Volume One

Long awaited and much anticipated, 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.

Since the release of the revolutionary Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) - over the course of four seminal group albums and a multitude of ambitious side projects - the Wu-Tang Clan has constantly redefined what hip-hop can do and where hip-hop can go. Now, after a decade of dark beats and mysterious lyrics hinting at a larger whole, the RZA, the abbot of the legendary Staten Island hip-hop collective, fully reveals, for the first time, the complex, multilayered Wu-Tang Universe in The Wu-Tang Manual.

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 lyrics with densely annotated explanations of what they mean.

Elegantly laid-out and richly printed, the book is designed to reflect the Asian influence on the Wu-Tang universe, which, as the book explains, began with a fascination with kung-fu movies but quickly led to serious study of martial arts and Eastern philosophy and spirituality. The Book also includes a map of Shaolin; a trove of never-before-seen photos of the Wu-Tang Clan, including shots of RZA's trip to China with Sifu Shi Yan-Ming, live shots, and portraits-by Michael Lavine, Craig Wetherby, Sophia Chang, and Frank151; and original illustrations of many of the guiding lights of the Wu-Tang universe.

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. more

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4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-17-2009; Wu-tang Manual - Essentials; Deadly manual of Wu-tang Clan !Contains explanations over members and codes.Very usefull to get the true meanings of lyrics.U Must have it!; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Aug-26-2008; Pure Wu; The Rza is no ordinary rapper and this book proves it! While essential to the understanding of the CD "Enter the Wu-Tang", it offers the reader the unique opportinity to learn more about the unique members of the clan. A must for any...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jan-12-2008; The RZA serves up an informative cookbook with a pinch of personal tales of life and love; I must admit I was surprised and a little skeptical when the RZA, whom I have always seen as a stoic hardened man, decided to assemble a collection of his favorite recipes from his childhood as well as a few exotic dishes from around the...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Nov-28-2007; Wu Tang...Wu Tang..Wu Tang..Wu Tang; I loved this book, my brother loved this book and I thought the Rza did a great job.....its the Wu FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!; read full review | report as inappropriate

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4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-17-2009; Wu-tang Manual - Essentials; Deadly manual of Wu-tang Clan !Contains explanations over members and codes.Very usefull to get the true meanings of lyrics.U Must have it!; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-03-2005; I just had to speak......; I've never reviewed anything on here before, but oh boy, I just had to drop a few quick words after I saw these other reviews, which are hilarious to say the least. The book is average. To see people say things like "this book has given...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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