The Wu-Tang Manual

The Wu-Tang Manual

Author	RZA Chris Norris (co-writer)
Country	United States
Language	English
Genre	Music
Publisher	Riverhead
Publication date	October 2004^[1]
Pages	243
ISBN	1-59448-018-4
OCLC	260048684
Dewey Decimal	782.421649/092/2 22
LC Class	ML421.W8 R9 2005
Followed by	The Tao of Wu

The Wu-Tang Manual is a guide to the Wu-Tang Clan written by prominent member and producer RZA. The manual explains Wu-Tang terms, Wu-Tang members, merchandise, movies and inspirations.

Book's content

It is divided into four books each containing nine chambers totaling 36 chambers. Included are biographies of each member, an explanation of various slang used by the group, a history on the Wu-Tang Clan logo, and explanations of influences, which include the Nation of Gods and Earths, chess, comic books, drugs, and martial arts. RZA's views on music, spirituality, philosophy, and producing, and a guide to the meanings of several songs are also included. The back cover page features a colorful photo that resembles the one used on the album cover of Wu-Tang's 2001 album Iron Flag.

The book is followed by a sequel titled The Tao of Wu.

References

↑ "Goodreads - The Wu-Tang Manual". Goodreads. Retrieved 16 June 2015.

RZA

Discography Production discography

Studio albums	Bobby Digital in Stereo Digital Bullet Birth of a Prince Digi Snacks

Compilations	The RZA Hits The World According to RZA The RZA-Instrumental Experience

EPs	Ooh I Love You Rakeem

Soundtracks	Ghost Dog Kill Bill: Vol. 1 Kill Bill: Vol. 2 Soul Plane Blade: Trinity Unleashed The Protector Blood of a Champion Afro Samurai: The Album Babylon A.D. Afro Samurai Resurrection The Man with the Iron Fists

Books	The Wu-Tang Manual The Tao of Wu

Related articles	Wu-Tang Clan Gravediggaz Achozen Various Wu-Recording Labels Soul Temple Records Tommy Boy Records The Man with the Iron Fists

Wu-Tang Clan

Ghostface Killah GZA Inspectah Deck Masta Killa Method Man RZA Raekwon U-God Cappadonna Ol' Dirty Bastard

Wu-Tang Clan albums	Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) (1993) Wu-Tang Forever (1997) The W (2000) Iron Flag (2001) 8 Diagrams (2007) A Better Tomorrow (2014) Once Upon a Time in Shaolin (2015)

Wu-Tang Killa Bees albums	The Swarm (1998) The Sting (2002) Disciples of the 36 Chambers (2004) Wu-Tang Meets the Indie Culture (2005) Mathematics Presents Wu-Tang Clan & Friends Unreleased (2007) Return of the Swarm (Vol. 3) (2007) Return of the Swarm (Vol. 4) (2007) Lost Anthology (2007) Return of the Swarm (Vol. 5) (2008) Soundtracks from the Shaolin Temple (2008) Killa Bees Attack (2008) Wu-Tang Chamber Music (2009) Wu-Tang Meets the Indie Culture, Vol. 2 (2009) Legendary Weapons (2011)

Compilation albums	Wu-Chronicles (1999) Wu-Chronicles, Chapter 2 (2001) Legend of the Wu-Tang Clan (2004) Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits (2007) Wu-Box: Cream of the Clan (2007) Wu XM Radio (2007) Wu: The Story of the Wu-Tang (2008)

Singles	"Protect Ya Neck" "Method Man" "C.R.E.A.M." "Can It Be All So Simple" "Triumph" "The Worst" "Gravel Pit" "Uzi (Pinky Ring)" "The Heart Gently Weeps"

Related	Discography Anthology Record Labels The Wu-Tang Manual The Tao of Wu Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style Affiliates Affiliates discography Loud Records Wu-Massacre Wu Block

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