{"product_id":"tao-wu-rza-9781594484858","title":"The Tao of Wu | The RZA","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B0000; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eThe Tao of Wu\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 0.95em; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000; width: 30%;\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e9781594484858\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eISBN-10\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e1594484856\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eThe RZA\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eReprint\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eBinding\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003ePenguin\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eNovember 2, 2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePages\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e224\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eSubjects\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eHip-Hop Culture, Musical Biography, Philosophy, Spirituality, Memoir\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Tao of Wu\u003c\/em\u003e, The RZA—visionary founder and de facto leader of the iconic Wu-Tang Clan—delivers a profound spiritual memoir that transcends the traditional boundaries of musical autobiography. Charting his trajectory from the housing projects of Staten Island to international superstardom, The RZA distills the wisdom acquired throughout his life into seven foundational \"pillars.\" Each pillar is deeply rooted in a formative experiential milestone, ranging from his initial awakening to the cultural call of hip-hop, to the tragic loss of his cousin and fellow Clan-mate, Russell Jones (known globally as ODB).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eA devout student of universal knowledge, The RZA synthesizing disparate philosophical and spiritual doctrines into a unified worldview. Delivered in his unmistakable, provocative style, the narrative serves as a non-fiction \u003cem\u003eSiddhartha\u003c\/em\u003e tailored for the hip-hop generation. It is an enlightening examination of perseverance, creative genius, and the relentless pursuit of enlightenment amid the turbulence of the music industry and urban survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThis text is indispensable for dedicated hip-hop scholars, music historians, and readers interested in the intersection of urban culture and Eastern philosophy. It serves as an inspirational guide for artists and creatives seeking a deeper understanding of the spiritual mechanics behind one of the most influential musical collectives in modern history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eRobert Fitzgerald Diggs, known professionally as The RZA, is an American rapper, record producer, composer, actor, and filmmaker. He achieved global recognition as the architect and primary producer of the Wu-Tang Clan, a platinum-selling hip-hop collective widely regarded as one of the most important groups in the genre's history. Originating from Staten Island, New York, The RZA has masterminded not only the group's collective catalog but also the multiplatinum solo careers of its core members. Now based in Los Angeles, he continues to expand his creative influence through lecturing, literature, television, and film scoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eRelated Titles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Wu-Tang Manual\u003c\/em\u003e by The RZA \u0026amp; Chris Norris\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eOne Day It'll All Make Sense\u003c\/em\u003e by Common \u0026amp; Adam Bradley\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDecoded\u003c\/em\u003e by Jay-Z\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Book\",\n    \"name\": \"The Tao of Wu\",\n    \"author\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Person\",\n      \"name\": \"The RZA\"\n    },\n    \"isbn\": \"9781594484858\",\n    \"numberOfPages\": \"224\",\n    \"publisher\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n      \"name\": \"Penguin\"\n    },\n    \"datePublished\": \"2010-11-02\",\n    \"bookFormat\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/Paperback\",\n    \"description\": \"From the founder of the Wu-Tang Clan, an inspirational book for the hip hop fan. 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