Lightnin Rod (4 results)

Ralph Saunders (illustrator). The author Lignin' Rod is also known as Jalaluddin Mansur Nuriddin, and Lawrence Padilla. He was part of "The Last Poets" and was also a recording artist who was included in an album "Right On" recorded by "The Original Last Poets." This publication has light edge wear, and some light fading to the color on the cover illustration. and the page edges have toned. The spine is not creased and the covers are stiff to open. There are no marks internally or externally to this book. There are several black-and-white illustrations throughout the 125 pages. There is also a short biography and photo of the author on the last two pages. It looks like someone wrote the number 49 on the front cover-the numbers have faded but are legible. Please look at the images provided carefully, and ask questions about this item prior to making a purchase-thank you.

Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First edition, first printing. Bound in publisher's original pictorial wraps. Very Good with rubbing and wear to covers, staining to rear cover; pages toned, and a tiny stain to the textblock edge. A narrative poetry book adapted from Lightnin' Rod's album of the same title, telling the story of two fictional hustlers, Sport and Spoon. The album was a major influence on hip hop and helped add a sociopolitical aspect to black music.

Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First edition, first printing. Bound in publisher's original pictorial wraps. Very Good or better with light rubbing to wraps and a light bump to the center of the fore edge affecting margins throughout. A narrative poetry book adapted from Lightnin' Rod's album of the same title, telling the story of two fictional hustlers, Sport and Spoon. The album was a major influence on hip hop and helped add a sociopolitical aspect to black music.

Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. First edition, first printing. Bound in publisher's original pictorial wraps. Near Fine with light touches of rubbing, but a copy in much better condition than normally found. A narrative poetry book adapted from Lightnin' Rod's album of the same title, telling the story of two fictional hustlers, Sport and Spoon. The album was a major influence on hip hop and helped add a sociopolitical aspect to black music.