Raw: My Journey into the Wu-Tang by Lamont "U-God" Hawkins

Paperback. "What y'all thought y'all wasn't gon' see me?...
Battle-scarred shogun, explosion when my pen hits
tremendous, ultra-violet shine blind forensics."

Yes, this book is a triumph. If you like Wu-Tang, you'll love it. If you're not familiar with them, read up on a buncha poor Brooklyn kids who used music, comic books, kung fu movies, humor, and mutual support to become the best rap posse in the world. Award-winning title, on tons of "best of" lists.