Ossie Davis Foreword Ruby Dee (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. One of the most celebrated actors and civil rights leaders of our time, Ossie Davis has used his voice to express the plight of the black man for more than half a century. This monumental book brings together many of Davis's most important speeches, essays, and other writings as a lasting testament to an American icon. With a forward and editorial notes from Ossie's wife Ruby Dee, 'Life Lit by Some Large Vision' is an unforgettable collection that celebrates one man's extraordinary wisdom and generosity. Davis appeared in numerous Broadway and Hollywood productions, including 'The Stand,' 'Jungle Fever,' and 'Evening Shade.' He passed away in February of 2005.…

Condition: Very Good+. Kansas City, MO: Andrews and McMeel / Universal Press Syndicate Company, [1993]. First Edition. Small oblong quarto; publisher's glossy pictorial card wrappers; 96pp.; cartoon strips throughout. Light wear to wrapper margins, else Very Good and sound. Inscribed and signed on title page, "13 Feb 94 / Especially for Liz! Thanks for taking care of me! Barbara Brandon." Collection from the first nationally syndicated Black female cartoonist. "Where I'm Coming From" first appeared in the Detroit Free Press in 1989 and focuses on characters based on Brandon's friends. In 1991 her strip achieved national syndication, appearing in over 60 newspapers through 2004.…