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Decoded by Jay-Z (2010, Hardcover)
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages.
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Located in: Mineral, Virginia, United States
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9781400068920
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1400068924
ISBN-13
9781400068920
eBay Product ID (ePID)
92495844
Product Key Features
Book Title
Decoded
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Genres & Styles / Rap & Hip Hop, Rich & Famous, Cultural Heritage, Composers & Musicians
Publication Year
2010
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Music, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
42.5 Oz
Item Length
9.4 in
Item Width
7.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2010-015063
Reviews
"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
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
782.421649092 B
Synopsis
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)
LC Classification Number
ML420.J29A3 2010
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- 3***i (442)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseVery good condition, as described. Great value, would buy again. Thank you!My Life In Pictures Charles Chaplin Hardcover The Illustrated Story Of A... (#355400128138)
- g***2 (122)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseReally nice book could have been packaged better which caused cosmetic damage to book , postage cost £18.09 So 4 stars not 5The Future Is the Beginning : The Words and Wisdom of Bob Marley by Bob... (#355400380264)
- l***b (31)- Feedback left by buyer.More than a year agoVerified purchaseItem exactly as described. Packaged with care. Overall great buy & would again!Wonderart Latch Hook Kit “Moonlight Meow” 15 X 20 Kittens Cats Animals Halloween (#355064275973)