This author had a book signing Newburg, NY. My friend was there and brought the book for me as a signed copy.

I am a poetry writer and when I read this book, it was deep. He spoke about a variety of topics surrounding the music industry.

I will enjoy reading something else this author wrote.

The conceit of the Dead Emcee Scrolls is too clever by half. That being said, there is some interesting stuff about the power of hip-hop here and the disappointments of modern rap.

I prefer the spoken word side of hip-hop myself and am active in the spoken word scene in Portland, Maine.

Honestly on this book, I prefer the journals to the Dead Emcee Scrolls themselves. Interesting book, very fair criticism of what hip-hop can be but doesn't always reach.

Keeping this unique book of hip-hop-fueled poetry within reach for the rest of my life. What surprised me most was the storytelling that was entwined around familiar verses from Saul's music. Highly recommended to lovers of thought-provoking hip hop.

I did not like this book. It just did not work on the page for me. I saw Saul Williams live and then this book was more than just a piece of strung together words. I think he should keep working out the CD thing

Ah, Saul Williams. Why wasn't I born as Saul Williams. Why?

poetry at its dopest.

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Loved It!

saul is a fine rhythmic poet with unique viewpoints
i am actually listening to his album Martyr King Loser now
and his pieces
i think
generally come thru better as performance - songs or slam poetry etc - than as a book

If you're looking for ancient urban magic, you HAVE TO READ THE DEAD EMCEE SCROLLS. There is no story like it. Totally real, human, magical, captivating, down-to-Earth from space... Saul Williams has a gift and he knows how to use it. x

awesome metered poetry

Poetry pieces by the one mr Saul Williams a good collection def worth having in your collection