Chinua Achebe 67695

The Short Century. Independence and Liberation Movements in Africa: 1945-1994

Prestel, 2001. Paperback. Pp: 496. For much of Africa the 20th century was overshadowed by the experience of colonial rule, with political independence arriving for most peoples only in the last fifty years. The Short Century is a broad survey of cultural life in Africa from the independence movements through the post-colonial era to the end of apartheid in 1994. Expansive, wide-ranging, and lavishly illustrated, this book studies achievements in all areas of the performing and fine arts, photography, literature, theater, architecture, music, and film.The Short Century includes the works of over 50 artists from the paintings of Mancoba and Sekoto during the fifties, through the drawings and theater projects of William Kentridge up to the installations and video works of Kay Hassan and Oladele A. Bamgboye.The great writers of the continent - Soyinka, Senghor, and Cesaire amongst others -, Africa's filmmakers, architects and musicians, all of whom left their mark on the process of decolonialization, are studied here in depth. Renowned historians and cultural philosophers discuss the background of developments and analyse the ideological strategies employed by Western colonial powers to preserve their grip on African countries and peoples. A chapter on photojournalism supplemented by a detailed chronology of events and political movements presents the main stages of Africa's political history. A comprehensive anthology in the appendix contains some 30 historical documents, such as essays, speeches and political manifestos, shedding light on the key issues of the period. ISBN: 3791323903. Cond./Kwaliteit: Goed.

De SlegteProfessional seller

Book number: 3502186

Catalogue: Geschiedenis

Keywords: 3791323903

Achebe, Chinua

Africa's Tarnished Name

London, Penguin, 2018. Later printing. Paperback. 13th printing of this small paperback - Penguin Modern 28. A clean, unmarked copy in printed wrappers. Very Good + .

The Glass KeyProfessional seller

Book number: 102948

Catalogue: Social Sciences

ACHEBE, CHINUA; INNES, C.L. (SELECTORS AND EDITORS)

African Short Stories (African Writers Series, No. 270)

London, Heinemann Educational Books Ltd. 1985. (ISBN: 9780435902704). Paperback. Used, Paperback in good condition. Signed and dedicated by Chinua Achebe. Covers are scuffed, sunned and creased. Edges and corners are bumped and rubbed. Page block and page edges are tanned. Pages are otherwise clear and binding is sound. LW. Good. Signed and Dedicated By Editor.

PsychoBabel BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 548017

Catalogue: Literature

Keywords: 9780435902704

Achebe Chinua

Anthills of the savannah

, Heinemann, 1988. formaat 20-13cm, 233blz - goed

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Book number: 42040

Catalogue: Literatuur(Engels)

ACHEBE, CHINUA

Anthills of the Savannah

London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1987, 1st Edition. (ISBN: 9780434006045). Hardcover. Used, Hardcover with jacket in very good condition. First UK edition. CM. Very Good.

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Book number: 461837

Catalogue: Literature

Keywords: 9780434006045

ACHEBE, CHINUA

Anthills of the Savannah

London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1987. (ISBN: 9780434006045). Hardcover. Used, Hardcover in unclipped dust jacket. Very good condition. Spine is a little cocked and newspaper clipping stuck to FEP. A few scores to jacket's front and rear and small scuff to jacket front. Light foxing to page block head. Internally pages are clean and text is clear. TA. Very Good.

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Book number: 514419

Catalogue: Literature

Keywords: 9780434006045

ACHEBE, CHINUA

Anthills of the Savannah

London, Heinemann. 1987, First Edition. (ISBN: 9780434006045). Hardcover. Used, First edition hardcover with unclipped dust jacket, in very good condition. Slight shelf wear to the jacket, and page block head is lighlty tanned. Otherwise, almost as new. LW. Very Good/Very Good.

PsychoBabel BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 537617

Catalogue: Literature

Keywords: 9780434006045

Chinua Achebe

Anthills of the Savannah

London, Heinemann, 1987. First edition. Cloth. The first edition, first impression of this Booker Prize finalist novel by Chinua Achebe, a bright copy complete with its unclipped dust wrapper. The first edition, first impression of this work. Finalist for the Booker Prize for Fiction in 1987. Written by Nigerian novelist Chinua Achebe. Praised by critics upon its publication, it is considered to be one of the most important novels to come out of Africa in the later part of the twentieth century. Concerning the political situation in fictional African country of Kangan, where a Sandhurst-trained officer takes power after a military coup, told from the point of view and through the experiences of three friends. Complete with the unclipped dust wrapper. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally excellent with minor shelf wear only and a minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. The dust wrapper is unclipped and very smart with minor shelf wear only. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Near Fine.

Rooke BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 801A32

Catalogue: Modern Fiction

Keywords: first editions booker prize chinua achebe booker prize None

CHINUA ACHEBE

Arrow of God

Doubleday Publishing. 1969. Soft Cover. Gd. condition - An anthology of comteporary Afro-American literature . (AR97301z). Good.

Mike Long BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 7301z

Catalogue: Fiction

Keywords: fiction, poetry, negro, african, slavery, history, plantation, politics, racism,

CHINUA ACHEBE

Arrow of God

Doubleday Publishing. 1989. Soft Cover. PB/pub.1989/Gd. condition/230 pages - Intense drama, worthy of particular attention. [TK330651]. Good.

Mike Long BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 30651

Catalogue: Fiction

Keywords: literature, adventure, mystery, suspense, thriller, romance, historical, fantasy, novel, fiction

Achebe, Chinua

Arrow of God _ Second Edition

London, Heinemann, 1978. Paperback Duodecimo. Paperback. wraps, 230 pp, cover's edges very lightly frayed, edges and pages lightly toned Standard shipping (no tracking or insurance) / Priority (with tracking) / Custom quote for large or heavy orders. Very good .

San Francisco Book CompanyProfessional seller

Book number: 99428

Catalogue: Literature

ACHEBE, CHINUA

Beware Soul Brother: Poems

London, African Writers Series. 1972, Reprint. Soft, 8vo. Pages clean and bright, light spotting on head of closed edge, soft covers and binding tidy. Very Good.

BookcaseProfessional seller

Book number: 78935

ACHEBE, CHINUA

Beware Soul Brother

London: Heinemann Educational Books, 1979. Third Edition. Softcover (Perfect Bound). Chinua Achebe was not primarily known as a poet but as a Nigerian novelist, essayist, and critic. He is widely regarded as one of Africa's most influential writers and is often referred to as the "father of modern African literature." Achebe was born on November 16, 1930, in Ogidi, Nigeria, and passed away on March 21, 2013. Achebe's most famous and influential novel is "Things Fall Apart," published in 1958. The novel tells the story of Okonkwo, a respected warrior and leader in an Igbo village in colonial Nigeria. It explores the clash between traditional Igbo values and the encroachment of European colonialism, highlighting the devastating effects of cultural and societal change. In addition to "Things Fall Apart," Achebe wrote several other novels, including "No Longer at Ease" (1960) and "Arrow of God" (1964) , which also depict the complexities of Nigerian society during and after colonial rule. Achebe's writing is characterized by his deep understanding of Nigerian culture and his ability to capture the voices, perspectives, and challenges faced by Africans in the midst of social and political transformation. While Achebe is best known for his novels, he also wrote essays and criticism. One of his notable essays is "An Image of Africa: Racism in Conrad's Heart of Darkness," in which he critiques Joseph Conrad's famous novella for its portrayal of Africans and its perpetuation of racist stereotypes. Though not primarily known as a poet, Achebe did write some poetry throughout his career. His poetry often reflects similar themes found in his novels and essays, exploring the complexities of Nigerian identity, colonialism, and the tension between tradition and modernity. Some of his poetic works can be found in collections such as "Beware, Soul Brother and Other Poems" (1971) and "Collected Poems" (2004). Chinua Achebe's contributions to literature and his exploration of postcolonial themes have had a profound impact on African and global literature. His works continue to be studied, celebrated, and revered for their powerful storytelling, cultural insights, and exploration of the human experience. ; Xi, 68 pages. With library stamps and stickers. Covers plasticised. With slight wear to spine, cover and corners. ; Ex-Library; Octavo (standard book size). Good with no dust jacket .

Literary Cat BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 80289

ACHEBE, CHINUA.

The Drum.

Enugu:: Fourth Dimension Publishers, 1979. Paperback. ISBN: 9781560436. Illustrated by Anne R. Nwokoye. Part of the Tortoise Books series. Paperback. Near fine in oversize illustrated stapled wraps. ; 31 pages. Near Fine . International orders are billed at cost: . 00 for a book of average size and weight, more for oversize or heavier volumes

Grendel BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 98697

Catalogue: Children's Literature II

Keywords: 9781560436 Children's Literature Black Literature African Literature Paperbacks II

Achebe, Chinua

The Education of a British Protected Child; Essays

Toronto, Doubleday Canada, 2009. Hardcover. pp. 172. 8vo. Yellow binding. Some shelfwear to dustjacket; near fine in very good+ dustjacket. .

Bison BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 092984

Catalogue: Literary Criticism