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by Jay-Z (Author)
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
"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 Biography
Jay-Z (Shawn Carter) is one of the most successful hip-hop artists and entrepreneurs of all time.
Number of Pages: 352
Dimensions: 0.9 x 9.4 x 7.6 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: November 01, 2011
