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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. 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. and an afterword by Hollywood director Spike Lee. These posters have meaning for young and old alike, and possess the power to transcend ethnicity. 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. The wealth of imagery on these pages is taken from the Separate Cinema Archive, maintained by archive director John Kisch. 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. This stunning coffee table book represents some of the archive’s greatest highlights.
From the Publisher
“Movie posters are unique art themselves and I’m elated to see our black cinema reflected here. These movies/posters tell the world about the duality that W. E. B. Du Bois wrote about; we are Black and American, where we have been, where we are now and where we might be heading to. I urge everyone to start collecting movie posters.”
– Spike Lee in, Separate Cinema: The First 100 Years of Black Poster Art
Publisher : Reel Art Press; First Edition (September 18, 2014)
Language : English
Hardcover : 320 pages
ISBN-10 : 1909526061
ISBN-13 : 978-1909526068
Item Weight : 5 pounds
Dimensions : 9.5 x 1.4 x 11.5 inches
