12 Million Black Voices by David Bradley (English) Paperback Book

Description: 12 Million Black Voices by David Bradley, Richard Wright, Noel Ignatiev The author of Native Son paired with three photographers in the 1930s to chronicle black life in America and this book was the result--a vivid portrait of African-American life, from sharecroppers in Mississippi to storefront churches in Harlem. Reprint. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 12 Million Black Voices, first published in 1941, combines Wrights prose with startling photographs selected by Edwin Rosskam from the Security Farm Administration files compiled during the Great Depression. The photographs include works by such giants as Walker Evans, Dorothea Lange, and Arthur Rothstein. From crowded, rundown farm shacks to Harlem storefront churches, the photos depict the lives of black people in 1930s Americatheir misery and weariness under rural poverty, their spiritual strength, and their lives in northern ghettos. Wrights accompanying text eloquently narrates the story of these 90 pictures and delivers a powerful commentary on the origins and history of black oppression in this country. Also included are new prefaces by Douglas Brinkley, Noel Ignatiev, and Michael Eric Dyson. "Among all the works of Wright, 12 Million Black Voices stands out as a work of poetry, ...passion, ...and of love. "David Bradley "A more eloquent statement of its kind could hardly have been devised. "The New York Times Book Review Author Biography Richard Wright is among this countrys most widely recognized and critically acclaimed authors. His books Native Son and Black Boy represent pivotal developments in American literature, politics, and culture. Long Description 12 Million Black Voices, first published in 1941, combines Wrights prose with startling photographs selected by Edwin Rosskam from the Security Farm Administration files compiled during the Great Depression. The photographs include works by such giants as Walker Evans, Dorothea Lange, and Arthur Rothstein. From crowded, rundown farm shacks to Harlem storefront churches, the photos depict the lives of black people in 1930s America--their misery and weariness under rural poverty, their spiritual strength, and their lives in northern ghettos. Wrights accompanying text eloquently narrates the story of these 90 pictures and delivers a powerful commentary on the origins and history of black oppression in this country. Also included are new prefaces by Douglas Brinkley, Noel Ignatiev, and Michael Eric Dyson. "Among all the works of Wright, 12 Million Black Voices stands out as a work of poetry, ... passion, ... and of love."--David Bradley "A more eloquent statement of its kind could hardly have been devised."--The New York Times Book Review Details ISBN1560254467 Short Title 12 MILLION BLACK VOICES Language English ISBN-10 1560254467 ISBN-13 9781560254461 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2002 Imprint Avalon Travel Publishing Place of Publication Chicago Country of Publication United States Author Noel Ignatiev Pages 166 DOI 10.1604/9781560254461 AU Release Date 2002-12-16 NZ Release Date 2002-12-16 US Release Date 2002-12-16 UK Release Date 2002-12-16 Publisher Avalon Travel Publishing Publication Date 2002-12-16 DEWEY 973.0496073 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137642342;

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