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Decoded by Jay-Z

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)

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ISBN 13 9781400068920
ISBN 10 1400068924
Title Decoded
Author Jay Z
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Random House USA Inc
Year published 2010-11-16
Number of pages 352
Prizes Winner of Street Literature Book Award Medal (Slbam) (General) 2011
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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