Black History

The immense popularity of comics and graphic novels cannot be ignored. But in light of the comics boom that has taken place over the past 10 years, the artists, writers and publishers that make up the vibrant African American independent comics community have remained relatively unknown -- until now. Black Comix brings together an unprecedented collection of largely unheard of, and undeniably masterful, comics art while also framing the work of these men and women in a broader historical and cultural context. (Descriptive content provided by Syndetics™, a Bowker service)

"A visual feast, these images recount the diverse and historic journey of the black film industry from the earliest days of Hollywood to present day." (Publisher's description)

This volume is a visual celebration of African American art from its beginnings in Colonial America up to the present. From the early folk art to contemporary prints, paintings, and sculptures, here is the remarkable fruit of America's black artistic heritage. (Descriptive content provided by Syndetics™, a Bowker service)

Inspired by the tragedy that beset the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina, Walker has created a volume exploring the interconnectedness of the subject of the sea, race, and poverty by juxtaposing examples of her work and historical works from the 19th century. (Descriptive content provided by Syndetics™, a Bowker service)

Hansberry is author of "A Raisin in the Sun," the first play written by an African American woman to open on Broadway.

"The story of Williams’s long and varied career is a whirlwind of inner turmoil, racial tension, glamour, and striving-nothing less than the birth of American show business." (provided by Syndetics™, a Bowker service)

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Darryl Littleton presents a comprehensive and entertaining look at the global phenomenon that is 'black comedy'. The text thoroughly traces the history and evolution of the genre, and puts the fascinating story of black comedy into the words of those who know it best - the comedians.

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Black Lenses, Black Voices is a provocative look at films directed and written-- and sometimes produced-- by African Americans, as well as black-oriented films whose directors or screenwriters are not black. Mark Reid shows how certain films dramatize the contemporary African American community as a politically and economically diverse group, vastly different from film representations of the 1960s. Taking us through the development of African American independent filmmaking before and after World War II, he then illustrates the unique nature of African American family, action, horror, female-centered, and independent films, such as Eve's Bayou, Jungle Fever, Shaft, Souls of Sin, Bones, Waiting to Exhale, Monster's Ball, Sankofa, and many more.

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