{"product_id":"illustrated-black-history-honoring-the-iconic-and-the-unseen-celebrating-145-black-heroes-across-history-with-stunning-portraits-and-insightful-biographical-reflections-0062913239-used","title":"Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen-Celebrating 145 Black Heroes Across History With Stunning Portraits and Insightful Biographical Reflections","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0062913239\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e McCalman, George\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNAACP 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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67634708971808,"sku":"USED0062913239","price":24.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/719PvwQ02DL.jpg?v=1791109338","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/illustrated-black-history-honoring-the-iconic-and-the-unseen-celebrating-145-black-heroes-across-history-with-stunning-portraits-and-insightful-biographical-reflections-0062913239-used","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}