Illustrated Black History Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen
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Produktdetails
Format
ePUB
Kopierschutz
Nein
Family Sharing
Ja
Text-to-Speech
Ja
Erscheinungsdatum
27.09.2022
Verlag
HarperCollinsSeitenzahl
(Printausgabe)
Sprache
Englisch
EAN
9780063140844
*AWARD WINNER* of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work - Debut Author / and the NCBR Recognition Award
A gorgeous collection of 145 original portraits that celebrates Black pioneersfamous and little-known-in politics, science, literature, music, and morewith biographical reflections, all created and curated by an award-winning graphic designer.
Illustrated Black History is a breathtaking collection of inspirational stories and original portraits depicting black heroesboth famous and unsungwho made their mark on activism, science, politics, business, medicine, technology, food, arts, entertainment, and more. Each entry includes a lush drawing or painting by artist George McCalman, along with an insightful essay summarizing the person's life story.
The 145 entries range from the famous to the little-known, from literary luminary James Baldwin to documentarian Madeline Anderson, who produced I Am Somebody about the 1969 strike of mostly female hospital workers; from Aretha Franklin to James and Eloyce Gist, who had a traveling ministry in the early 1900s; from Colin Kaepernick to Guion S. Bluford, the first Black person to travel into space.
Beautifully designed with over 300 unique four-color artworks and accessible to readers of all ages, this eye-opening, educational, dynamic, and timely compendium pays homage to Black Americans and their achievements, and showcases the depth and breadth of Black genius in African American history.
This essential volume of African American history features:
- Black Pioneers: From literary luminary James Baldwin to Guion S. Bluford, the first Black person in space, discover the stories of those who shattered barriers.
- Unsung Heroes: Learn about lesser-known figures like documentarian Madeline Anderson and the traveling ministry of James and Eloyce Gist.
- Lush Artwork: Experience 145 stunning, original portraits by award-winning graphic designer George McCalman, making this a perfect coffee table book.
- Broad Triumphs: Explore incredible achievements across activism, science, politics, business, medicine, arts, entertainment, and more.
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