Through the Wire

Lyrics & Illuminations

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Music, Music Styles, Pop & Rock, Rap
Cover of the book Through the Wire by Kanye West, Atria Books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Kanye West ISBN: 9781439181188
Publisher: Atria Books Publication: November 10, 2009
Imprint: Atria Books Language: English
Author: Kanye West
ISBN: 9781439181188
Publisher: Atria Books
Publication: November 10, 2009
Imprint: Atria Books
Language: English

This is a rare partnership between two geniuses at the top of their crafts -- Kanye West, who was named "the smartest man in hip-hop" by Time magazine, and Bill Plympton, an Academy Award-nominated animator, cartoonist, and illustrator.

Through the Wire is a graphic memoir that illustrates the lyrics of twelve Kanye West songs to tell his story, from his decision to drop out of college to pursue his dreams in music, through his days spent folding chinos at the Gap while struggling at night to make a name as a producer, through the pivotal car accident that eventually set him on the course to stardom and the epiphany of realizing exactly who he had become:

"...They say people in your life are like seasons
And anything that happens is for a reason..."

Plympton illustrates each of the songs in detail, his vision of Kanye's world. The songs are annotated with explanations of the references in the songs, biographical components that illuminate the lyrics, and their meaning on a deeply personal level.

The result is a one-of-a-kind book that initially grabs you and stays with you forever.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This is a rare partnership between two geniuses at the top of their crafts -- Kanye West, who was named "the smartest man in hip-hop" by Time magazine, and Bill Plympton, an Academy Award-nominated animator, cartoonist, and illustrator.

Through the Wire is a graphic memoir that illustrates the lyrics of twelve Kanye West songs to tell his story, from his decision to drop out of college to pursue his dreams in music, through his days spent folding chinos at the Gap while struggling at night to make a name as a producer, through the pivotal car accident that eventually set him on the course to stardom and the epiphany of realizing exactly who he had become:

"...They say people in your life are like seasons
And anything that happens is for a reason..."

Plympton illustrates each of the songs in detail, his vision of Kanye's world. The songs are annotated with explanations of the references in the songs, biographical components that illuminate the lyrics, and their meaning on a deeply personal level.

The result is a one-of-a-kind book that initially grabs you and stays with you forever.

More books from Atria Books

Cover of the book Junk Gypsy by Kanye West
Cover of the book The Infinite Blacktop by Kanye West
Cover of the book Working It by Kanye West
Cover of the book Most Wanted by Kanye West
Cover of the book She Begat This by Kanye West
Cover of the book Sight Unseen by Kanye West
Cover of the book Take Back Your Power by Kanye West
Cover of the book Beyond the Wild River by Kanye West
Cover of the book The Unmourned by Kanye West
Cover of the book Beautiful Liar by Kanye West
Cover of the book Uplift by Kanye West
Cover of the book The J.M. Barrie Ladies' Swimming Society by Kanye West
Cover of the book What If . . . by Kanye West
Cover of the book Dear Me by Kanye West
Cover of the book The Hidden Messages in Water by Kanye West
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy