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Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen
Hardcover
American Art - African American & BlackBlack American StudiesIllustration
Publisher Price: $40.00
ISBN13: 9780062913234
Publisher: HarperOne
Published: Sep 27 2022
Pages: 384
Weight: 2.51
Height: 1.40 Width: 7.40 Depth: 9.20
Language: English
NAACP IMAGE AWARD: OUTSTANDING LITERARY WORK
What a gift this book is. -- Hilton Als, Pulitzer Prize-winning critic and author
Leaps off the page. -- Publishers Weekly
A gorgeous collection of 145 original portraits that celebrates Black pioneers--both famous and little-known, in politics, science, literature, music, and more--with biographical reflections, created and curated by an award-winning graphic designer.
Illustrated Black History is a breathtaking collection of original portraits depicting black heroes--both famous and unsung--who 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.
Eye-opening, educational, dynamic, and timely, this compendium pays homage to Black Americans and their achievements, and showcases the depth and breadth of Black genius. Illustrated Black History:
- Stuns with its artwork: Features over 300 unique four-color illustrations and paintings by award-winning graphic designer George McCalman
- Is accessible to all: Engaging and approachable for readers of every age and background
- Makes a perfect gift: An ideal present for history lovers, art enthusiasts, and anyone eager to explore the full scope of Black achievement
- Works as both coffee-table book and classroom resource: Beautiful enough to display, substantive enough to teach from
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