{"product_id":"9780063140844","title":"Illustrated Black History","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNAACP IMAGE AWARD: OUTSTANDING LITERARY WORK\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"What a gift this book is.\" — Hilton Als, Pulitzer Prize-winning critic and author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Leaps off the page.\" — \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA gorgeous collection of 145 original portraits that celebrates Black pioneers—both famous and little-known, in politics, science, literature, music, and more—with biographical reflections, created and curated by an award-winning graphic designer.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIllustrated Black History\u003c\/i\u003e is a breathtaking collection of original portraits depicting black heroes—both famous and unsung—who made their mark on activism, science, politics, business, medicine, technology, food, arts, entertainment, and more. Each entry includes a lush drawing or painting by artist George McCalman, along with an insightful essay summarizing the person’s life story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 145 entries range from the famous to the little-known, from literary luminary James Baldwin to documentarian Madeline Anderson, who produced “I Am Somebody” about the 1969 strike of mostly female hospital workers; from Aretha Franklin to James and Eloyce Gist, who had a traveling ministry in the early 1900s; from Colin Kaepernick to Guion S. Bluford, the first Black person to travel into space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEye-opening, educational, dynamic, and timely, this compendium pays homage to Black Americans and their achievements, and showcases the depth and breadth of Black genius. \u003ci\u003eIllustrated Black History:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStuns with its artwork:\u003c\/b\u003e Features over 300 unique four-color illustrations and paintings by award-winning graphic designer George McCalman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs accessible to all:\u003c\/b\u003e Engaging and approachable for readers of every age and background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMakes a perfect gift:\u003c\/b\u003e An ideal present for history lovers, art enthusiasts, and anyone eager to explore the full scope of Black achievement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWorks as both coffee-table book and classroom resource:\u003c\/b\u003e Beautiful enough to display, substantive enough to teach from\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"George McCalman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47132715810965,"sku":"9780063140844","price":16.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780063140844.jpg?v=1776887837","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780063140844","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}