Overview
A gorgeous collection of 145 original portraits that celebrates Black pioneersāfamous and little-known--in politics, science, literature, music, and moreāwith biographical reflections, all created and curated by an award-winning graphic designer.
Illustrated Black HistoryĀ is a breathtaking collection of original portraits depicting black heroesāboth famous and unsungāwho 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 personās life story.
The 145 entries range from the famous to the little-known, from literary luminary James Baldwin to documentarian Madeline Anderson, who produced āI Am Somebodyā 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.
Beautifully designed with over 300 unique four-color artworks and accessible to readers of all ages, this eye-opening, educational, dynamic, and timely compendium pays homage to Black Americans and their achievements, and showcases the depth and breadth of Black genius.
This book title, Illustrated Black History (Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen), ISBN: 9780062913234, by George McCalman, published by HarperCollins (October 26, 2021) 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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