copyright 2010; two notes inside front, both signed by JAY-Z (pic); Spiegel & Grau publishers, New York; hardbound; full of illustrations and photos; very good condition; dust jacket very good with very minor wear.
 
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Decoded is a book like no other: a collection of lyrics and their meanings that together tell the story of a culture, an art form, a moment in history, and one of the most provocative and successful artists of our time.