A visual feast, these images recount the diverse and historic journey of the Black film industry from the earliest days of Hollywood to the present day This magnificent volume is a celebration of the First 100 Years of Black film Poster art.
This stunning coffee table book represents some of the archive\'s greatest highlights..
The most extensive private holdings of African-American film memorabilia in the world, it contains over 35,000 authentic movie posters and photographs from over 30 countries.
The wealth of imagery on these pages is taken from the Separate Cinema Archive, maintained by archive director John Kisch.
They capture the spirit and energy of an earlier time, reminding people of the pioneers of the past, those courageous and daring African American filmmakers, entertainers and artists whose dreams and struggles paved the way for future generations.
These posters have meaning for young and old alike, and possess the power to transcend ethnicity. and an afterword by Hollywood director Spike Lee.
A visual feast, these images recount the diverse and historic journey of the Black film industry from the earliest days of Hollywood to the present day, accompanied by insightful accompanying text, a foreword by Black history authority and renowned academic Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
A visual feast, these images recount the diverse and historic journey of the Black film industry from the earliest days of Hollywood to the present day This magnificent volume is a celebration of the First 100 Years of Black film Poster art