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The Dead Emcee Scrolls: The Lost Teachings of Hip-Hop
The Dead Emcee Scrolls The Lost Teachings of HipHop
Author: Saul Williams
In the underground labyrinths of New York City's subway system, beneath the third rail of a long forgotten line, Saul Williams discovered scrolls of aged yellowish-brown paper rolled tightly into a can of spray paint. His quest to decipher this mystical ancient text resulted in a primal understanding of the power hip-hop has to teach us about ou...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781416516323
ISBN-10: 1416516328
Publication Date: 1/31/2006
Pages: 208
Edition: MTV Books/Pocket Boo
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Publisher: MTV
Book Type: Paperback
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I enjoy Mr Williams' art and music very much. I love the layout of the book and the backstory he gives. However the poetry is really just lyrics written down and frankly wouldnt be as enjoyable if i couldnt hear his delivery in my head. Doesnt hold up as well as stand-alone poetry most of it. Considering his prose introduction/backstory, i would be excited to see him stretch out further into the written word.


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