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Paperback. Condition: New. 44pp. Octavo [21.5cm]. Stapled illustrated wraps. "This unique comic by Milton Knight illuminates the early years of C.L.R. James (19011989), known in much later years as the "last great Pan-Africanist." The son of a provincial school administrator in British-governed Trinidad, James disappointed his family by embracing the culture and passions of the colonial underclass, Carnival and cricket. He joined the literary avant-garde of the island before leaving for Britain. In the UK, James swiftly became a beloved cricket journalist, playwright for his close friend Paul Robeson, and a pathbreaking scholar of black history with The Black Jacobins (1938), the first history of the Haitian revolt. The artistic skills of Milton Knight, at once acute and provocative, bring out James's unique personality, how it arose, and how he became a world figure." From the Publisher. Knight, Milton (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. pamphlet edition. 48 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.25 inches. In Stock. Knight, Milton (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 141 pages. 8.50x7.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Summary:"The first-ever graphic biography of Paul Robeson, Ballad of an American charts Robeson's career as a singer, actor, scholar, athlete, and activist who achieved global fame. Through his films, concerts, and records, he became a potent symbol representing the promise of a multicultural, multiracial American democracy at a time when, despite his stardom, he was denied personal access to his many audiences. Robeson was a major figure in the rise of anti-colonialism in Africa and elsewhere, and a tireless campaigner for internationalism, peace, and human rights. Later in life, he embraced the civil rights and antiwar movements with the hope that new generations would attain his ideals of a peaceful and abundant world. Ballad of an American features beautifully drawn chapters by artist Sharon Rudahl, a compelling narrative about his life, and an afterword on the lasting impact of Robeson's work in both the arts and politics. This graphic biography will enable all kinds of readers--especially newer generations who may be unfamiliar with him--to understand his life's story and everlasting global significance. Ballad of an American: A Graphic Biography of Paul Robeson is published in conjunction with Rutgers University's centennial commemoration of Robeson's 1919 graduation from the university"-- Provided by publisher.…

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 124 pages. 8.75x7.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.