Decoded by Jay-Z

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
Condition	Unavailable
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
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