The Wu-Tang Manual by The RZA, Chris Norris Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Wu-Tang Manual
Book Review: The RZA makes another classic!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is great for all Wu fans! Rza gives an in-depth look into the history of the Wu Tang Clan, its members, its songs and even the philosophies of the clan. This is a must read for anyone interested in the true innovators of the hip-hop game. From being the first rap group to have a clothing line, to the first rappers with a video game - the WU really taught all other rap labels how to stunt and laid a blueprint down for being successful in areas other than just rapping. Get this book to gain insight on the most prolific rap super group ever!Book Review: The RZA serves up an informative cookbook with a pinch of personal tales of life and love
Summary: 5 Stars
I must admit I was surprised and a little skeptical when the RZA, whom I have always seen as a stoic hardened man, decided to assemble a collection of his favorite recipes from his childhood as well as a few exotic dishes from around the world. My skepticism quickly evaporated upon receiving this charming tome, however. The Wu-Tang Manual provides the reader with a wealth of quick and easy (and cheap!) dishes that will leave your mouth watering. Whether you're planning a quiet, intimate time for a couple to relax, or a lively group gathering for a shower, graduation, or holiday, there are recipes here for all occasions. You'll learn how to turn out perfect renditions of classics with a twist such as Brown Butter Pecan Muffins, Baked Banana French Toast, and Smoked Salmon Benedict on Potato Pancakes, as well as new dishes to add to your repertory such as Tea-Smoked Trout Salad, and Baked Eggs with Fresh Corn "Polenta" and Slow-Roasted Tomatoes.
Though only 26 pages from start to finish, The Wu-Tang Manual is a decadent feast of a read, with usually dry recipes spiced up with some personal cooking anecdotes from the RZA and friends from the Wu-Tang clan. One such tale about the RZA and Method Man's disastrous first attempt at a crab bisque literally had me laughing until I was in tearz.
With mouthwatering photos and sections on menus and sources, The Wu-Tang Manual is all you need to throw a stylish and sophisticated dinner that any chef would be proud of.
Book Review: The Wu saga continues....
Summary: 5 Stars
Excellent read!The Rza gives an indepth look inside the minds of the Wu-tang Clan and the lives they live. If you are a fan of the Wu-tang than this book is a must read. There are many good photos of the group and the Rza gets very personal with his words. Pick it up, you will enjoy it.Book Review: The Wu-Tang Manual
Summary: 5 Stars
Since im a big Wu-Tang Clan fan, I thought it was cool havin a member from them write a whole book. So I bought it from the book store and read it. I didn't know RZA knew half the stuff he talked about and it suprised me. But hes pretty smart. He knows alot of things and speaks on a lot of things here in the book. Talks about everything from hood life to religion to science. Interesting stuff. I've only read it once but sure to read it again sometime. It talks about how the whole Wu-Tang came together and how they got their name etc. Pretty much talks about the start of them and why and how they do things. Worth the read, if your a Wu-Tang Clan fan, check it out!!!Book Review: The blueprint
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a huge fan of the wu tang clan, who isn't. You can't help but get behind a wacked out freak like ODB(Rest in peace my brother). The lyrics were so much deeper than people give them credit for. Need an explanation on chinese economic strategy as we head for the next century? Ask the Wu, it's in one of the chambers. What my posse and I did is take this book and apply it to our own new group. We are called the Chu Dang Clan of supercool white guys. We base a lot of our philosophy on early egyptian drawings in the pyramids of Memphis. Chu Dang's message is broken down in 12 chambers, unlike the 36 of the Wu Tang.
Chamber 1- The philosophy that your wife or girlfriend or girl of the day should not interrupt your sports viewing. If she does, she faces the shame of wearing a Winger tour t-shirt out to the mall.
Chamber 2- The philosophy that Popeye's spicy chicken is the best spicy chicken on the market. For initiation, you must eat an 8 piece family pack and not sweat.
Chamber 3- The philosophy that J abs, Burns, Kroll and Myself can get more women than any other guy. This one is self explanatory and painfully obvious when we hit the clubs.
Chamber 4- The philosophy that King Cotton hot dogs should sponsor every slow pitch softball tournament we play in and enforce the rules. We are so good at softball that other teams try making us use whiffle ball bats and play in flippers to make the tourney more fair. King Cotton stands for quality and fair slow pitch softball.
Chamber 5- The philosophy that Hasselhoff has been the single most important figure in american entertainment history. Listen to Du or Hasselhoff sings American and you'll understand.
Chamber 6- The philosophy that nothing beats a good day of horseshoe pitching with European lingerie models. We've done that, you haven't.
Chamber 7- The philosophy that beer=yummy in our tummies.
Chamber 8- The philosophy that Russ Abs is the all knowing of what the people are saying. He possesses wisdom far beyond what we on this earth understand.
Chamber 9- The philosophy that if you tie a skateboard to the back of a nextel cup car and try to skate you will wreck if you are not a professional skateboarder.
Chamber 10- The philosophy that Cantore controls the weather and will take on any storm, any time, any place while Goodloe hangs out at the studio hitting on weather J Lo.
Chamber 11- The philosophy that the angry bunny defense is the best way to control the other teams offense. In angry bunny lies the path to peace.
Chamber 12- The philosophy that we are so much cooler than you we had to try to come up with a philosophy to explain. We still can't. You can't quantify it by number or mass. It's just there. We're incredibly gifted at everything.