{"product_id":"rise-of-a-killah-hardcover","title":"Rise of a Killah - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGhostface Killah\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe story of the celebrated rapper and the iconic Wu-Tang Clan, told by one of its founding members\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dennis Coles--aka Ghostface Killah--is a co-founder of the Wu-Tang Clan, a legendary hip hop group who established themselves by breaking all the rules, taking their music to the streets during hip hop's golden era on a decade-long wave of releasing anthem after classic anthem, and serving as the foundation of modern hip hop. An all-star cast who formed like Voltron to establish the pillars that serve as the foundation of modern hip hop and released seminal albums that have stood the test of time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eRise of a Killah\u003c\/i\u003e is Ghost's autobiography, focusing on the people, places and events that mean the most to him as he enters his fourth decade writing and performing. It's a beautiful and intense book, going back to the creative ferment that led to Ghost's first handwritten rhymes. Dive into Ghost's defining personal moments, his battles with his personal demons, his journey to Africa, his religious viewpoints, his childhood in Staten Island, and his commitment to his family (including his two brothers with muscular dystrophy), from the Clan's early successes to the pinnacle of Ghost's career touring and spreading his wings as a solo artist, fashion icon, and trendsetter. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExclusive photos and memorabilia, as well as graphic art commissioned for this book, make \u003ci\u003eRise of a Killah\u003c\/i\u003e both a memoir and a unique visual record, a \"real feel\" narrative of Ghost's life as he sees it, a one of a kind holy grail for Wu-Tang and Ghost fans alike.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGHOSTFACE KILLAH is a founding member of the hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan. Their breakthrough debut \u003ci\u003eEnter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) \u003c\/i\u003eforever changed the rap genre, and was followed by the epic \u003ci\u003eWu-Tang Forever\u003c\/i\u003e, just to name a few. Ghost's solo career gave birth to classics like \u003ci\u003eIronman\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSupreme Clientele\u003c\/i\u003e. Born Dennis Coles, the rapper took the name \"Ghostface Killah\" from a character in the 1979 kung fu film \u003ci\u003eThe Mystery of Chess Boxing\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Staten Island, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.86 x 9.32 x 7.61 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 14, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748824776992,"sku":"9781250274274","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a614eeda5bfe18201ce6fc45ff4e0562.webp?v=1779917286","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/rise-of-a-killah-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}