Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen-Celebrating 145 Black Heroes Across History With Stunning Portraits and Insightful Biographical Reflections

ISBN: 0062913239

Author: McCalman, George

Condition: Used

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 WeeklyA 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 persons 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