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| ABRAHAMS, ROGER D. Positively Black ( Folktales & Humor Racial Stereotype Stories Presented & Critically Examined, with a Look at Modern Progressive Black American Culture} Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, U.S.A. Prentice Hall, Inc. 1970, 1st Printing. (ISBN: 0136860893) Trade Paperback, 5.5" Wide x 8" Tall. Tight copy, light spinal tilting, light edgewear, professionally reinforced cover cornertips, occasional reference margin markings, notations, or short underlinings, no names or labels. A unique look at African American Racial Stereotypes as expressed through Perceptions of Culture Folktales, Negative Parables, and Humor aimed at Blacks, "Playing the Dozen's"Insult Contest, Progressive Black Culture, treatment as Underclass and Inadequate Citizens, Racism, Images Crisis and Identities, and more. 177 pages. Very Good. USD 18.44 [Appr.: EURO 12.5 | £UK 11.25 | JP¥ 1627] Book number: 904342 Click here to order or inquire at Desert Sage Books. | ||
| ADOFF, ARNOLD; COMPILED AND EDITED BY, INTRODICTION BY QUINCY TROUPE Celebrations / A New Anthology of Black American Poetry Chicago, IL: Follett Publishing Company, 1977. Hard Cover. Very Good+/No dust Jacket as Issued. Third Printing, An Un-issued Copy. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Tight/Bright clean and unmarked copy, very light edgewear, colorful red, green, and black national pride bindings. An outstanding collection of Africa-American poetic contributions from Gerald Barrax, Gwendolan Brooks, Lucille Clifton, Nikki Giovanni, Michael S. Harper, Robert Hayden, Langston Hughes, Audre Lorde, Dudley Randall, and many others. 285 pages. USD 50.37 [Appr.: EURO 33.75 | £UK 30.5 | JP¥ 4446] Book number: 444045 Click here to order or inquire at Desert Sage Books. | ||
| ADOFF, ARNOLD; COMPILED AND EDITED BY, INTRODICTION BY QUINCY TROUPE Celebrations / A New Anthology of Black American Poetry Chicago, IL: Follett Publishing Company, 1977. Hard Cover. Very Good+/No dust Jacket as Issued. Third Printing, An Un-issued Copy. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Tight/Bright clean and unmarked copy, very light edgewear, colorful red, green, and black national pride bindings. An outstanding collection of Africa-American poetic contributions from Gerald Barrax, Gwendolan Brooks, Lucille Clifton, Nikki Giovanni, Michael S. Harper, Robert Hayden, Langston Hughes, Audre Lorde, Dudley Randall, and many others. 285 pages. USD 50.37 [Appr.: EURO 33.75 | £UK 30.5 | JP¥ 4446] Book number: 444046 Click here to order or inquire at Desert Sage Books. | ||
| ADOFF, ARNOLD; COMPILED AND EDITED BY, INTRODICTION BY QUINCY TROUPE Celebrations / A New Anthology of Black American Poetry Chicago, IL: Follett Publishing Company, 1977. Hard Cover. Very Good+/No Dust Jacket as Issued. Third Printing, An Un-issued Copy. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Tight/Bright clean and unmarked copy, very light edgewear, colorful red, green, and black national pride bindings. An outstanding collection of Africa-American poetic contributions from Gerald Barrax, Gwendolan Brooks, Lucille Clifton, Nikki Giovanni, Michael S. Harper, Robert Hayden, Langston Hughes, Audre Lorde, Dudley Randall, and many others. 285 pages. USD 45.42 [Appr.: EURO 30.5 | £UK 27.5 | JP¥ 4009] Book number: 444047 Click here to order or inquire at Desert Sage Books. | ||
| ADOFF, ARNOLD; COMPILED AND EDITED BY, INTRODICTION BY QUINCY TROUPE Celebrations / A New Anthology of Black American Poetry Chicago, IL: Follett Publishing Company, 1977. Hard Cover. Very Good+/No Dust Jacket as Issued. Third Printing, An Un-issued Copy. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Tight/Bright clean and unmarked copy, very light edgewear, colorful red, green, and black national pride bindings. An outstanding collection of Africa-American poetic contributions from Gerald Barrax, Gwendolan Brooks, Lucille Clifton, Nikki Giovanni, Michael S. Harper, Robert Hayden, Langston Hughes, Audre Lorde, Dudley Randall, and many others. 285 pages. USD 50.37 [Appr.: EURO 33.75 | £UK 30.5 | JP¥ 4446] Book number: 444137 Click here to order or inquire at Desert Sage Books. | ||
| ADOFF, ARNOLD; COMPILED AND EDITED BY, INTRODICTION BY QUINCY TROUPE Celebrations / A New Anthology of Black American Poetry Chicago, IL: Follett Publishing Company, 1977. Hard Cover. Very Good+/No dust Jacket as Issued. Third Printing, An Un-issued Copy. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Tight/Bright clean and unmarked copy, light edgewear, colorful red, green, and black national pride bindings. An outstanding collection of Africa-American poetic contributions from Gerald Barrax, Gwendolan Brooks, Lucille Clifton, Nikki Giovanni, Michael S. Harper, Robert Hayden, Langston Hughes, Audre Lorde, Dudley Randall, and many others. 285 pages. USD 50.42 [Appr.: EURO 33.75 | £UK 30.5 | JP¥ 4450] Book number: 571037 Click here to order or inquire at Desert Sage Books. | ||
| ADOFF, ARNOLD; COMPILED AND EDITED BY, INTRODICTION BY QUINCY TROUPE Celebrations / A New Anthology of Black American Poetry Chicago, IL: Follett Publishing Company, 1977. Hard Cover. Very Good+/No dust Jacket as Issued. Third Printing, An Un-issued Copy. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Tight/Bright clean and unmarked copy, light edgewear, spinal publisher creases, colorful red, green, and black national pride bindings. An outstanding collection of Africa-American poetic contributions from Gerald Barrax, Gwendolan Brooks, Lucille Clifton, Nikki Giovanni, Michael S. Harper, Robert Hayden, Langston Hughes, Audre Lorde, Dudley Randall, and many others. 285 pages. USD 50.42 [Appr.: EURO 33.75 | £UK 30.5 | JP¥ 4450] Book number: 576817 Click here to order or inquire at Desert Sage Books. | ||
| ADOFF, ARNOLD; COMPILED AND EDITED BY, INTRODICTION BY QUINCY TROUPE Celebrations / A New Anthology of Black American Poetry Chicago, IL: Follett Publishing Company, 1977. Hard Cover. Very Good-/No dust Jacket as Issued. Third Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Tight/Bright copy, light cover rubs and creases from stacking and shelving, the upper cornertips or faintly moisture stained with no stuck pages or gross odors, colorful red, green, and black national pride bindings. An outstanding collection of Africa-American poetic contributions from Gerald Barrax, Gwendolan Brooks, Lucille Clifton, Nikki Giovanni, Michael S. Harper, Robert Hayden, Langston Hughes, Audre Lorde, Dudley Randall, and many others. 285 pages. USD 20.42 [Appr.: EURO 13.75 | £UK 12.5 | JP¥ 1802] Book number: 576818 Click here to order or inquire at Desert Sage Books. | ||
| ADOFF, ARNOLD; COMPILED AND EDITED BY, INTRODICTION BY QUINCY TROUPE Celebrations / A New Anthology of Black American Poetry Chicago, IL: Follett Publishing Company, 1977. Hard Cover. Very Good+/No dust Jacket as Issued. Third Printing, An Un-issued Copy. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Tight/Bright clean and unmarked copy, light edgewear, spinal publisher creases, colorful red, green, and black national pride bindings. An outstanding collection of Africa-American poetic contributions from Gerald Barrax, Gwendolan Brooks, Lucille Clifton, Nikki Giovanni, Michael S. Harper, Robert Hayden, Langston Hughes, Audre Lorde, Dudley Randall, and many others. 285 pages. USD 50.42 [Appr.: EURO 33.75 | £UK 30.5 | JP¥ 4450] Book number: 576821 Click here to order or inquire at Desert Sage Books. | ||
| ADOFF, ARNOLD; COMPILED AND EDITED BY, INTRODICTION BY QUINCY TROUPE Celebrations / A New Anthology of Black American Poetry Chicago, IL: Follett Publishing Company, 1977. Hard Cover. Very Good+/No dust Jacket as Issued. Third Printing, An Un-issued Copy. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Tight/Bright clean and unmarked copy, very light edgewear, colorful red, green, and black national pride bindings. An outstanding collection of Africa-American poetic contributions from Gerald Barrax, Gwendolan Brooks, Lucille Clifton, Nikki Giovanni, Michael S. Harper, Robert Hayden, Langston Hughes, Audre Lorde, Dudley Randall, and many others. 285 pages. USD 50.37 [Appr.: EURO 33.75 | £UK 30.5 | JP¥ 4446] Book number: 444044 Click here to order or inquire at Desert Sage Books. | ||
| BARDOLPH, RICHARD The Negro Vanguard NY, Vintage Books. 1961, 1st Printing. Paperback, 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. tight copy, light rubs and edgewear, minor small reading creasing, light age darkening. A study of the struggle of early Black Americans in the face of a ruling culture/society that both needed and wanted slaves and workers but feared and worked to oppress the spirit lest equality be sought. Details most notable events, personalities, sociological trends, and actions. Very Good-. USD 7.95 [Appr.: EURO 5.5 | £UK 5 | JP¥ 702] Book number: BQ835A9 Click here to order or inquire at Desert Sage Books. | ||
| BROWN, NELSON Whispers In My Ear / A Collection of Works By Nelson Brown California: WMAC Publications, 2000. Trade Paperback. New Copy. First Edition. Signed by Author. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ISBN:097042390X. Excellent/Unread condition. An dynamic and inspiring collection of lyrical poetry that addresses modern issues and concerns of the individual and the Black community. With building positive relationships, quiet desperation, good and bad attitudes, self worth and respect, self doubt, ethics, pride, responsibility for one's actions, and goals with an eye towards a better future and quality of life for Black America. 72 poems, 112 pages!. USD 8.37 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 | £UK 5.25 | JP¥ 739] Book number: 564787 Click here to order or inquire at Desert Sage Books. | ||
| BROWN, NELSON Whispers In My Ear / A Collection of Works By Nelson Brown California: WMAC Publications, 2000. Trade Paperback. New Copy. First Edition. Signed by Author. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ISBN:097042390X. Excellent/Unread condition. An dynamic and inspiring collection of lyrical poetry that addresses modern issues and concerns of the individual and the Black community. With building positive relationships, quiet desperation, good and bad attitudes, self worth and respect, self doubt, ethics, pride, responsibility for one's actions, and goals with an eye towards a better future and quality of life for Black America.72 poems, 112 page. USD 8.37 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 | £UK 5.25 | JP¥ 739] Book number: 564788 Click here to order or inquire at Desert Sage Books. | ||
| BROWN, NELSON Whispers In My Ear / A Collection of Works By Nelson Brown California: WMAC Publications, 2000. Trade Paperback. New Copy. First Edition. Signed by Author. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ISBN:097042390X. Excellent/Unread condition. An dynamic and inspiring collection of lyrical poetry that addresses modern issues and concerns of the individual and the Black community. With building positive relationships, quiet desperation, good and bad attitudes, self worth and respect, self doubt, ethics, pride, responsibility for one's actions, and goals with an eye towards a better future and quality of life for Black America.72 poems, 112 pages!. USD 8.37 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 | £UK 5.25 | JP¥ 739] Book number: 564789 Click here to order or inquire at Desert Sage Books. | ||
| CARTER, STEPHEN L. Reflections of an Affirmative Action Baby N.Y.: Basic Books / Harper Collins, 1991. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 1st Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ISBN:0465068693. Tight/bright copy, small remainder mark on the bottom endpages. An examination of public policy, Affirmative Action programs, legislation, civil rights, the judicial system, prejudice, institutional racial discrimination, and etc. 286 pages. USD 7.42 [Appr.: EURO 5 | £UK 4.5 | JP¥ 655] Book number: 562620 Click here to order or inquire at Desert Sage Books. | ||
| CARTER, STEPHEN L. Reflections of an Affirmative Action Baby N.Y.: Basic Books / Harper Collins, 1991. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Tight/bright copy, clear Brodart coveded dust jacket. An examination of public policy, Affirmative Action programs, legislation, civil rights, the judicial system, prejudice, institutional racial discrimination, and etc. 286 pages. USD 20.42 [Appr.: EURO 13.75 | £UK 12.5 | JP¥ 1802] Book number: 573618 Click here to order or inquire at Desert Sage Books. | ||
| CATTO, MAX Mister Moses NY, Morrow. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 1961, clear Brodart covered dust jacket, tight-bright copy, previous owner name on title page inside, light edgewear. A tale about international and cultural misunderstandings in Africa. A valley is about to be flooded for t he creation of a new dam and the engineers and officials are having problems convincing the natives to leave the area, enter Mr.Moses, a purveyor of patent medicines very recently forcibly deported fr om the nearby Ubangi territory where his medical elixers caused some very embarassing results. Humor, adventure, and the grand scale of Africa. The basis for the 1965 film starring Robert Mitchum and Carroll Baker!. USD 20.42 [Appr.: EURO 13.75 | £UK 12.5 | JP¥ 1802] Book number: BQB1007 Click here to order or inquire at Desert Sage Books. | ||
| CLARK, REGINALD M. Family Life and School Achievement / Why Poor Black Children Succeed or Fail Chicago, IL, Univ. of Chicago Press, 1983. (ISBN: 0226107698) . Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. First Edition. Tight/Bright copy , light tip rubs, a few light very small jacket scratches. A detailed examination on how society, popular culture, and teaching methods keep lower class Black children from having a chance at reaching their full potential and enjoying the benefits of the American Educational System. With examples, interviews, investigations, documen ted case studies and references, with suggestions and techniques to enhance their potential. USD 49.95 [Appr.: EURO 33.5 | £UK 30.25 | JP¥ 4408] Book number: BQ5198K1 Click here to order or inquire at Desert Sage Books. | ||
| FOREMAN, GEORGE AND JOEL ENGEL By George; The Autobiography of George Foreman NY: Villard Books, 1995. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good+. First Edition / Later Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Tight/Bright copy, a few page cornertips have fold creases, the clear Brodart covered dust jacket has very slight wear. An excellent, detailed, and touching autobiography that captures the public and private life of George Foreman. With his early life and troubled childhood, the rage and self determination that fueled his earlly athletic triumps, the victories, titles, and crushing defeats, his marriages, his communion with God that kept him sane, how he prevailed, and more! 262 pages.. USD 12.92 [Appr.: EURO 8.75 | £UK 8 | JP¥ 1140] Book number: 333008 Click here to order or inquire at Desert Sage Books. | ||
| HUNTER-GUALT, CHARLAYNE In My Place NY: Farrar, Straus, & Giroux, 1992. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ISBN:0374175632. Tight/Bright copy, the clear Brodart covered dust jaclet is price clipped, very light edgewear to both. The life, experiences, observations, and private thoughts of one of the Black Women who led the movement to desegregate The University of Georgia, later becoming a PBS Journalist. 257 pages. USD 20.42 [Appr.: EURO 13.75 | £UK 12.5 | JP¥ 1802] Book number: 564685 Click here to order or inquire at Desert Sage Books. | ||
| HAMILTON, VIRGINIA - TOLD BY, LEO DILLON (ILLUSTRATOR); DIANE DILLON (ILLUSTRATOR) The People Could Fly / American Black Folktales NY, Scholastic Inc. 1994, Later Printing. (ISBN: 0590482114) Trade Paperback, 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Tight copy, minor edgewear and reading wear with a small ft. cover scratch, a few page cornertips are tip creased and soiled, unmarked text, professionally reinforced cover spine and cornertips. A richly illustrated collection of Historical Black American Folktales, Legends, and Lore brought to America with African Slaves. Full of Magic, Humor, Hope, and Heritage.. 178 pages. Illustrated in b&w.. Very Good. USD 10.41 [Appr.: EURO 7 | £UK 6.5 | JP¥ 919] Book number: 902379 Click here to order or inquire at Desert Sage Books. | ||
| HAWKINS, FANNIE TATUM With the Heart of a Woman / Inspirational Poetry and Romantic Lyrics NY, Vantage Press. 1976, First Edition. (ISBN: 0533021227) Hard Cover, 5 1/2" w x 8 1/8" Tall. Tight/Bright and clean copy, orange cloth bindings, black spinal titles, unmarked text, the clear Brodart covered b&w illustrated dust jacket had light edgewear with a few closed short edgetears, the front cover features the author walking and waving on a beach , with a rear cover author pic and short bio, signed and inscribed by the author as follows, " Dear -- -- -- , It is a pleasure to have you hear my works. Keep lovely in the midst of it all. Love Fannie Tatum Hawkins." A warm and refreshing collection of tender verse on womanhood, motherhood, inspiration, loving and being loved, being racially proud, and loving God, written from the heart and soul, tempered by strength, and blessed by love. 58 pages. Very Good+/Very Good. Signed & Inscribed By Author. USD 30.37 [Appr.: EURO 20.5 | £UK 18.5 | JP¥ 2680] Book number: 902329 Click here to order or inquire at Desert Sage Books. | ||
| HILLIARD, DAVID AND LEWIS COLE This Side of Glory / The Autobiography of David Hilliard and the Story of The Black Panther Party US: Back Bay Books. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Paperback. Very Good+. 1st Printing. 1993. A detailed examination and account of the Author's involvement with the Black Panther Party and conditions that forced and prompted the Black Radicalism Movements in the 1960's. Details the inner working of the Movement, principles, and philosophies. USD 15.42 [Appr.: EURO 10.5 | £UK 9.5 | JP¥ 1361] Book number: BQ830Z3 Click here to order or inquire at Desert Sage Books. | ||
| HIMES, CHESTER Pinktoes NY, Dell Books. 1966, 1st Dell Paperback Printing. Paperback, 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Tight/Bright copy, minor spinal reading creases, light edgewear. An excellent erotic adventure as sex and love work to better improve race relations and integration acceptance!. Very Good. USD 11.95 [Appr.: EURO 8 | £UK 7.25 | JP¥ 1055] Book number: 561142 Click here to order or inquire at Desert Sage Books. | ||
| HOWE, RUSSELL WARREN Black Star Rising / A Journey Through West Africa In Transition London / England: Herbert Jenkins,Lrd. 1958. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. tight/bright copy, red cloth bindings, glit spinal titles, previous owner name with "Operation Crossroads Africa 1960 aura 8/15/60" written on opposite upper side of front first free endpage, minor general wear to include, faint light endpage soiling, some pages have checkmarks, small lines, and single character symbols at edges of text for reference, very slight edgewear. The clear Brodart covered dust jacket has faint soiling and a stained area at front mid-flap fold, several large rubs, edgesplits, tatters and large pieces missing from its spinal heel & crown ends. The author travels and researches the cultural and political transition of West Africa. Detailed sociological and economic information of villages, rural areas, and major population centers. Very open examinations of individual and tribal culture, philosophies, and values, future goals, political problems, agriculture, economics and planning, past history and cultural heritage, foreign investment, foreign control, and etc.Illustrated, 254 pages!. USD 50.42 [Appr.: EURO 33.75 | £UK 30.5 | JP¥ 4450] Book number: 560531 Click here to order or inquire at Desert Sage Books. |
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