Decoded

Összefoglaló

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.<BR><BR>Praise for Decoded<BR><BR>“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<BR><BR> “One of a handful of books that just about any hip hop fan should own.”—The New Yorker<BR>  <BR> “Elegantly designed, incisively written... an impressive leap by a man who has never been known for small steps.”—Los Angeles Times<BR>  <BR> “A riveting exploration of Jay-Z’s journey... So thoroughly engrossing, it reads like a good piece of cultural journalism.”—The Boston Globe <BR><BR> “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 <BR><BR>“Hip-hop’s renaissance man drops a classic.... Heartfelt, passionate and slick.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)