The Biko Inquest: A dramatization of the Inquest into the death of Steve Biko (playscript)

Fenton, Norman and Jon Blair (writers)

Published by Norman Fenton and Jon Blair, 1978

About this Item

Mimeographed sheets, recto only: ii, Act 1, 81 pages (with interval). Adapted by Jon Blair, Directed by Norman Fenton and Jon Blair. Historical documentary based on the November, 1977, transcript of the inquest into the death in police custody of Steve Biko. Play opened off-Braodway at Theatre Four in 1978. Produced by Wole Soynka who both directed and acted in the play. The text was later adapted for television, directed by and starring Albert Finney, and broadcast 1984/5. First edition (first printing). Very good in folded with gilt lettering on front cover. Bound with 2 metal screws.

Seller Inventory # 294848

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Biko Inquest: A dramatization of the Inquest into the death of Steve Biko (playscript)
• Publisher: Norman Fenton and Jon Blair
• Publication Date: 1978
• Binding: Trade Paperback
• Edition: First Edition.
• Seller catalogs:
  • Drama