Picture 1 of 1
Stock photo
Picture 1 of 1
Stock photo
Decoded by Jay-Z (2010, Hardcover)
232foxstore (390)
98.2% positive feedback
Price:
$15.95
+ $5.22 shipping
Returns:
Condition:
This hardcover book, titled "Decoded" by Jay-Z, is a first edition published by Random House Publishing Group in 2010. The book has 352 pages and is written in English. It is illustrated and has an ISBN-13 of 9781400068920. The book is in the genre of Biography & Autobiography and Music, with topics covering Genres & Styles / Rap & Hip Hop, Rich & Famous, Cultural Heritage, and Composers & Musicians. The book's author, Jay-Z, is a famous rapper and entrepreneur. This hardcover book is a great addition to any book collection, especially for fans of Jay-Z and those interested in music and culture.
- Buy It NowDecoded by Jay-Z Hardcover (1400068924)
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
ISBN-101400068924
ISBN-139781400068920
eBay Product ID (ePID)92495844
Product Key Features
Book TitleDecoded
Number of Pages352 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicGenres & Styles / Rap & Hip Hop, Rich & Famous, Cultural Heritage, Composers & Musicians
Publication Year2010
IllustratorYes
GenreMusic, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorJay-Z
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight42.5 Oz
Item Length9.4 in
Item Width7.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2010-015063
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 Edition23
Dewey Decimal782.421649092 B
SynopsisDecoded 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 NumberML420.J29A3 2010
All listings for this product
Ratings and Reviews
Most relevant reviews
- Oct 19, 2021
Jay-Z
Interesting book but it us not written as book like the bars of a song. Beautiful pictures throughout.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 09, 2018
Love it
Thank you for making used books cheap and affordable and well in tactVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 11, 2021
Must have book!!!!
I bought the book for my son and he really enjoyed it!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 21, 2020
Easy Read. Hidden gems throughout.
A peak inside the mind of a self-made billionaire and entrepreneur. What more do you want?Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 18, 2017
Good deal
Book had a page ripped out? Thanks for thatVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
