Books by Da Clan: A list of Books for all Wu-Tang Fans

October 8, 2025

Books by Da Clan: A list of Books for all Wu-Tang Fans

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Books Written by Members of Wu-Tang Clan

Out of the eight Wu-Tang Clan Members, six of them have written and published book. GZA, RZA, Raekwon, U-God, Method Man, and Ghostface Killah. Here is a list of all the books written by members of the iconic Rap/Hip-Hop collective Wu-Tang Clan.

GZA

1. GZA - Advance Knight (2008)

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Release Date: November 12, 2008
Illustrator: James Reitano
Page Length: 110 pages
ISBN: 9780446699730

Advance Knight is a graphic novel by GZA, illustrated by James Reitano. It blends GZA’s Rap/Hip-Hop roots, his love of chess, and the tumultuous world of the late 1980s/early 1990s New York City music scene. Read more here.

RZA

1. The Wu-Tang Manual (2004)

Co-written with Chris Norris
Publisher: Riverhead Books (Penguin Publishing Group)
Release Date: October 1, 2004
Page Length: 256 pages
ISBN: 9781594480188

This book is RZA’s first literary offering, co-written with Chris Norris, serves as both an introduction and a deep exploration of the Wu-Tang universe. The book is organized into four books with nine chambers each, a nod to the group’s signature structure totaling 36 chambers. Pitchfork included it on its 2005 Summer Reading List, highlighting its rich dive into Wu-Tang’s philosophy and creative process. If you're a Wu-Tang fan, this is your go-to book for understanding the mythology, framework, and inspiration behind the Wu-Tang world.

What’s inside The Wu-Tang Manual?:

• Biographies of each Wu-Tang member

• Wu-slang lexicon (similar to the Rap Dictionary)

• Their spiritual, martial arts, and comic book influences

• Annotated lyrics/song interpretations and deep philosophical insights

2. The Tao of Wu (2009)

Co-written with Chris Norris
Publisher: Riverhead Books (Penguin Publishing Group)
Release Date: October 15, 2009
Page Length: 224 pages
ISBN: 9781594488856

What’s inside RZA's The Tao of Wu book?:

• RZA’s journey toward enlightenment via seven reflective “Pillars of Wisdom”

• Draws from Taoism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, and martial arts culture

• Offers autobiographical insights, from his production techniques to personal struggles and growth

3. RZA Presents: Bobby Digital and the Pit of Snakes (2023)

Co-written with Vasilis Lolos and Ryan O'Sullivan
Publisher: Z2 Comics
Release Date: July 11, 2023
Page Length: 128 pages
ISBN: 9781954928480

This project coincides with a graphic novel crafted by RZA along with writers Vasilis Lolos and Ryan O’Sullivan, published by Z2 Comics. The story explores Bobby Digital’s inner quest, his psyche, reality, identity, and puts him to the test in “the Pit of Snakes”. Music and story by RZA; illustrated by Vasilis Lolos; written with Ryan O’Sullivan. RZA Presents: Bobby Digital & The Pit of Snakes is a creative fusion of music and comic book, inviting fans into a cerebral, visual-rich chapter of RZA’s alter-ego universe.

U-God

1. Raw: My Journey into the Wu-Tang (2018)

Publisher: Picador
Release Date: March 6, 2018
Page Length: 304 pages
ISBN: 9781250191175

Published by Picador, Raw: My Journey into the Wu-Tang is U-God’s gripping memoir that details his life before, during, and after the formation of Wu-Tang Clan. Known for being one of the quieter members of the group, U-God uses this book to finally tell his side of the story. Read more here.

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