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Decoded -- Jay-Z, Paperback

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Decoded is a book like no other: a collection of lyrics and their meanings that together tell the story of a culture, an art form, a moment in history, and one of the most provocative and successful artists of our time.

Praise for Decoded

"Compelling . . . provocative, evocative . . . Part autobiography, part lavishly illustrated commentary on the author's own work, Decoded gives the reader a harrowing portrait of the rough worlds Jay-Z navigated in his youth, while at the same time deconstructing his lyrics."--Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times

"One of a handful of books that just about any hip hop fan should own."--The New Yorker

"Elegantly designed, incisively written . . . an impressive leap by a man who has never been known for small steps."--Los Angeles Times

"A riveting exploration of Jay-Z's journey . . . So thoroughly engrossing, it reads like a good piece of cultural journalism."--The Boston Globe

"Shawn Carter's most honest airing of the experiences he drew on to create the mythic figure of Jay-Z . . . The scenes he recounts along the way are fascinating."--Entertainment Weekly

"Hip-hop's renaissance man drops a classic. . . . Heartfelt, passionate and slick."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Author: Jay-Z
Publisher: One World
Published: 11/01/2011
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.10lbs
Size: 9.40h x 7.60w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780812981155

Review Citation(s):
New York Times Book Review 12/18/2011 pg. 32

About the Author
Jay-Z (Shawn Carter) is one of the most successful hip-hop artists and entrepreneurs of all time.

Product Tags:

Biography & Autobiography, Cultural & Regional, Genres & Styles, Jay-Z, Music, One World, Paperback, Rap & Hip Hop, Rap (Music)

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