A stellar lineup of legendary party members-including powerhouse activist Kathleen Cleaver and beloved actor Danny Glover, among others-contribute essays about this watershed movement.
In this important first book devoted to Emory Douglas work, one of the most important graphic artists of the 1960s (and the least well-known), the full range of his prodigious output is explored. His searing images poignantly and mercilessly revealed the inequities in American life. In addition to his work – which encompasses graphic design, illustration, posters, and political cartoons – the book also includes extraordinary images from several photographers who documented the party's activities and its influence, as well as photos from the artist's and writers archives, which have never been published. Accompanying 150 illustrations are essays prominent party members, including Danny Glover, Kathleen Cleaver,Amiri Baraka, Colette Gaiter, St. Clair Bourne, and Greg Morozumi. This groundbreaking volume documents the singular revolutionary vision of an artist who had an enormous impact on American culture during one of the most tumultuous periods in the country's history.
