{"product_id":"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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacked 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor 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.","brand":"The RZA","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback Trade paperback (US)","offer_id":45893563416788,"sku":"9781594480188","price":36.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/9208\/files\/BNCImageAPI_3135f8aa-ff3e-4180-bdbb-28ba3d90f3fd.jpg?v=1732386224","url":"https:\/\/penguinshop.ca\/products\/9781594480188","provider":"Penguin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}