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Synopsis
Follows the lives of two friends, Rooster and Clive-nem, as they try to cope with drugs, gangs, and women, while growing up in an L.A. ghetto
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Straight Outta Compton is about living large, living in the fast lane. It raps to its readers about being black, being born and raised in the L.A. ghetto, being so-called "Niggaz 4-Life", being sweet on black life (for those in it, the beat goes on). It focuses on the lives of two black men, Rooster and Clive-nem, who grow up together in Compton. Clive starts out like a big brother to Rooster, but Rooster changes. After Clive's daddy dies of a drug overdose, the story shifts. Rooster, the main character living large, becomes obsessed with women. Meanwhile, Clive wants to break from Compton. He and Rooster split up, fall into rival gangs - the Bloods and the Crips - and begin to hate each other. Clive has other problems besides Rooster - namely, Compton. He thinks that he's made a girl pregnant. He's involved with gangs. Straight Outta Compton samples from all aspects of black life in its search to have its characters find what rapper Heavy D. would call a "Peaceful Journey". It wasn't just written; it was mixed by a DJ, and the result is hyped!
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Straight Outta Compton
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Fiction Collective Two, Incorporated, 1992
ISBN 10: 0932511600
ISBN 13: 9780932511607
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Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 9664964-6
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Straight Outta Compton
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Fiction Collective Two, Boulder, 1992
ISBN 10: 0932511600
ISBN 13: 9780932511607
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. authors first book First Edition as pictured , a very good condition softciover,clean pages except 2 words on first blank page. 121 pages. Straight Outta Compton is about living large, living in the fast lane. It raps to its readers about being black, being born and raised in the L.A. ghetto, It focuses on the lives of two black men, Rooster and Clive-nem, who grow up together in Compton. He and Rooster split up, fall into rival gangs-the Bloods and the Crips-and being to hate each other. Clive has other problems besides Rooster-namely, Compton. He thinks that he's made a girl pregnant. He's involved with gangs. Seller Inventory # 1402 h21
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Straight Outta Compton
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Fiction Collective Two, Boulder, Colorado, 1992
ISBN 10: 0932511600
ISBN 13: 9780932511607
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Hardcover/Hardback. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Near fine unread stated first edition/first printing hardback. Free of owner's marks with firm binding. Shelfwear includes scratch base textblock. Dust jacket heavily rubbed, especially along spine. Toned. Now in protective archival sleeve. Seller Inventory # 3714
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Straight Outta Compton.
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Fiction Collective Two, Normal, 1992
ISBN 10: 0932511600
ISBN 13: 9780932511607
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Seller: Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB, Springfield, MA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First printing. Fine in a near fine (small spot of abrasion on front panel) dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 31421
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Straight Outta Compton
Published by
Fiction Collective Two, 1992
ISBN 10: 0932511600
ISBN 13: 9780932511607
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Seller: COLLINS BOOKS, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
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HARDCOVER. 1st edition. inscribed by Cruz, 121pp, octavo. tight binding, clean throughout, clean boards, crisp pages, Near Fine wrapped in mylar, scuffed, worn edges, torn at spine bottom, Good+. Seller Inventory # 115596
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STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON
Seller: Bookfever, IOBA (Volk & Iiams), Ione, CA, U.S.A.
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Condition: FINE. First printing. Author's first novel, winner 1992 Charles H. and Mildred Nilon Excellence in Minority Fiction Award. Raps to its readers about being black, born in L. A. and raised in the ghetto, being so called Niggaz 4-Life, being sweet on black life. Basis for the 2015 film of the same name. Kirkus noted its "raging energy and cruel humor: so up-to-the-minute it's hard to judge its lasting power, but an explosive package for 1992." 121 pp plus 3 pp publisher's ads. Fine in near fine dust jacket (some rubbing to the dj). Seller Inventory # 91441
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Straight Outta Compton.
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Fiction Collective Two, Boulder, 1992
ISBN 10: 0932511600
ISBN 13: 9780932511607
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Seller: WAVERLEY BOOKS ABAA, Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket. Basis for the film adaptation. Small hardcover issue. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 121 pages. Seller Inventory # 3116215