Harlem On My Mind: Cultural Capital of Black America, 1900-1968
Harlem on My Mind: Cultural Capital of Black America, 1900–1968 is the classic photographic and textual record of Harlem life during seven of its most vibrant, exciting, and turbulent decades. Edited by Allon Schoener, this historic trade paperback edition serves as the definitive companion text to the monumental and deeply controversial 1969 exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Key Features & Synopsis
- Visual Heritage: Features hundreds of extraordinary black-and-white photographs and illustrations that capture both everyday residents and iconic figures.
- Treasured Photographers: Showcases the foundational work of legendary Black photographers, including James VanDerZee and Gordon Parks.
- Icons of Harlem: Documents legendary figures spanning the Harlem Renaissance to the Civil Rights Movement, including Duke Ellington, Malcolm X, Langston Hughes, Richard Wright, Marcus Garvey, and James Brown.
- Historic Perspectives: This edition includes an insightful foreword by prominent scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr., alongside a new introduction by editor Allon Schoener detailing the genesis and museum impact of the original exhibit.
- Cultural Context: Juxtaposes historical news articles with imagery to construct a poignant, multi-dimensional timeline of a neighborhood that came to define African American culture.
Book Specifications
- Publisher: The New Press
- Format: Trade Paperback, Illustrated
- Page Count: 272 pages
- Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
- Weight: 25.6 oz
- Genres: Art, History, Social Science, African American Studies
Fine; light wear on covers. [Black Studies]
$ 80.00
