Jacaranda Books Box Set: A Quick Ting On Collection

Jacaranda Books; Christian Adofo; Rui Da Silva; Zainab Kwaw-Swanzy; Tskenya-Sarah Frazer; Franklyn Addo

ISBN 10: 1806750015 / ISBN 13: 9781806750016

Published by Jacaranda Books Art Music Ltd, London, 2026

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Dive into the beat of Black British life with these sharp, stylish and deeply insightful titles from the one-of-a-kind A Quick Ting On. series - from Afrobeats and grime to business, fashion and identity. Afrobeats by Christina AdofoTrace the social and cultural development of the eponymous, chart-topping music genre throughout history.Plantain by Rui Da SilvaAn irresistible cultural insight into the fruit that has sparked the long-held Plant-ain vs Plant-in pronunciation debate.Black Girl Afro by Zainab Kwaw-SwanzyA comprehensive look at the ways Black women' s hair care and styling have influenced culture and spearheaded authentic self-expression.Black British Businesses by Tskenya-Sarah FrazerJourney through the history and future of Black British entrepreneurship, from the 1300's to present day, with exclusive interviews from the trailblazers themselves.Grime by Franklyn AddoJournalist and rapper Franklyn Addo relates the powerful story of Grime's past, present, and future, from pirate radio to Glastonbury and beyond. The A Quick Ting On collection brings together the first ever Black British non-fiction series of its kind into one exciting box. From music to fashion, food, hair, business and more get the very unique Black British perspective past, present and future. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Jacaranda Books Box Set: A Quick Ting On Collection
• Publisher: Jacaranda Books Art Music Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1806750015
• ISBN 13: 9781806750016
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The A Quick Ting On™ collection brings together the first ever Black British non-fiction series of its kind into one exciting box. 

From music to fashion, food, hair, business and more get the very unique Black British perspective past, present and future…

• Afrobeats by Christina Adofo – Trace the social and cultural development of the eponymous, chart-topping music genre throughout history.

• Plantain by Rui Da Silva – An irresistible cultural insight into the fruit that has sparked the long-held Plant-ain vs Plant-in pronunciation debate.

• Black Girl Afro by Zainab Kwaw-Swanzy – A comprehensive look at the ways Black women's hair care and styling have influenced culture and spearheaded authentic self-expression.

• Black British Businesses by Tskenya-Sarah Frazer – Journey through the history and future of Black British entrepreneurship, from the 1500’s to present day, with exclusive interviews from the trailblazers themselves.

• Grime by Franklyn Addo – Journalist and rapper Franklyn Addo relates the powerful story of Grime’s past, present, and future, from pirate radio to Glastonbury and beyond.

Feed your curiosity and expand your culture with this groundbreaking collection of Black British non-fiction from Jacaranda Books. Great for the commute, the coffee table and anyone hungry to know more.