Black Is Beautiful (JET Beauties of the Week)

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Famed 60s sunshine pop band 5th Dimensionā€™s LaMonte McLemoreā€™s additional enduring legacy is that of a photographer, contributing a weekly column ā€œBeauty of the Weekā€ to the renowned publication of African American pop culture, JET. Here, for the first time, is his personal selection of the columnā€™s glory era.

As a founding member and vocalist in the award-winning pop-soul group The 5th Dimension, LaMonte McLemore enjoyed enormous critical and commercial acclaim in the late 1960s and early 1970s. But arguably just as impactful, if not more so, was his career as a photographer cementing Black women and models in American media and cultural history.

McLemore freelanced for JET magazine for more than four decades, principally shooting for its ā€œBeauty of the Weekā€ feature, which encapsulated Black joy, style, and beauty. During this time, he photographed over 500 Black women, most of whom were not professional models. The section, in which a woman was featured in a swimsuit along with her name, place of residence, profession, hobbies, and interests, became one of the most popular among the magazineā€™s audiences, as it showcased the everyday beauty and elegance of Black women, contributing greatly to what has been called the ā€œfirst form of social mediaā€ by acclaimed contemporary visual artist, Mickalene Thomas. This photographic output serves as a living document of everyday Black fashion and elegance.

Black Is Beautiful: JET Beauties of the Week compiles, for the first time, numerous photographs from McLemoreā€™s ā€œBeauty of the Weekā€ shoots, including never-before-seen outtakes from those sessions. This dynamic coffee table book is a tribute to LaMonte McLemoreā€™s talent and cultural impact, and is a celebration of Black women, Black beauty, and Black culture.

This book title, Black Is Beautiful (JET Beauties of the Week), ISBN: 9781648230479, by LaMonte McLemore, Chris Murray, published by powerHouse Books (February 13, 2024) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.

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Product Details

Author:
LaMonte McLemore, Chris Murray
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
160
Publisher:
powerHouse Books (October 3, 2023)
Language:
English
ISBN-13:
9781648230479
ISBN-10:
1648230474
Weight:
46.4oz
Dimensions:
9" x 12" x 0.8"
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Eloquence
List Price:
$49.95
Case Pack:
10
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$25.47
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Discount Code:
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Audience:
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