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Encounters with James Baldwin : Celebrating 100 Years by Lindsay Barrett, Fred D' Aguiar, Zita Holbourne and Paterson Joseph (2024, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherAurora Metro Publications The Limited

ISBN-101913641414

ISBN-139781913641412

eBay Product ID (ePID)9067061994

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Book TitleEncounters with James Baldwin : Celebrating 100 Years

Number of Pages220 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2024

TopicAmerican / African American, General

IllustratorYes

GenreLiterary Collections

AuthorLindsay Barrett, Fred D' Aguiar, Zita Holbourne, Paterson Joseph

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height1 in

Item Weight9 Oz

Item Length8 in

Item Width5 in

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Reviews"Encounters with James Baldwin is the spiritual evidence seen by some of the finest writers and thinkers and doers of our times. It is their majestic love letter to J.B., a love letter that is poetry, essay, social justice, awareness, and the beautiful struggle for freedom for all that Jimmy Baldwin represented his entire life. Life, yes, the words of this remarkable collection are breath blown back to our beloved ancestor James Baldwin, and he to them, to us: air we breathe, air we need, for these troubled times." - Kevin Powell, Human and Civil Rights Activist and GRAMMY-nominated poet, "What a joy this book is, a fabulous collection of poems, interviews, think pieces and cultural commentary, all marking and celebrating the life and work of James Baldwin. One to dip in and out of, rather than read all the way through, you need time to fully absorb what each writer has to say and process the new perspectives on Baldwin. Wonderful. " **** - Claire Estelle, Reviewer, netgalley, "From reflective pieces, interviews, essays, and poetic interventions, Encounters with James Baldwin confirms the enduring resonance of the life and work of James Baldwin across the globe. This is an important text for readers eager to consider the expansive legacy of arguably the most piercing and committed author and critic of the last century." - Rich Blint, writer and critic, "Encounters with James Baldwin celebrates the author's 100th birthday. This book features over thirty contributors, who reflect on Baldwin's life, and work both in fiction and non-fiction. Each section reflect on how his thoughts and actions affected their lives and the social justice movement. Fans of Baldwin's will appreciate learning more about his life, and of course its impact on the world." - Beth Kelly, netgalley reviewer, "Encounters with James Baldwin celebrates the author's 100th birthday. This book features over thirty contributors, who reflect on Baldwin's life, and work both in fiction and non-fiction. Each section reflect on how his thoughts and actions affected their lives and the social justice movement. Fans of Baldwin's will appreciate learning more about his life, and of course its impact on the world." ***** - Beth Kelly, netgalley reviewer, "What a joy this book is, a fabulous collection of poems, interviews, think pieces and cultural commentary, all marking and celebrating the life and work of James Baldwin. One to dip in and out of, rather than read all the way through, you need time to fully absorb what each writer has to say and process the new perspectives on Baldwin. Wonderful. " **** -- Claire Estelle - Reviewer, netgalley, "From reflective pieces, interviews, essays, and poetic interventions, Encounters with James Baldwin confirms the enduring resonance of the life and work of James Baldwin across the globe. This is an important text for readers eager to consider the expansive legacy of arguably the most piercing and committed author and critic of the last century." -- Rich Blint, writer and critic

SynopsisCelebrating the centenary of the birth of the trailblazing African American author, Encounters with James Baldwin is a wide-ranging volume of short essays, reflections, interviews and poetry., Celebrating the centenary of the birth of the trailblazing African American author, Encounters with James Baldwin is a wide-ranging volume of short essays, reflections, interviews and poetry. This moving collection demonstrates the significant legacy of the writer and activist who spoke truth to power during the era of the fight for Black civil liberties in the US, and after. In this literary anthology, over 30 contributors reveal the influence of Baldwin's thought, speech and writing to their personal journeys and their awareness of the need for social justice. Contributors include: Rashidah Ismaili Abu Bakr; Lord Victor Adebowale; Toyin Agbetu; Fred D'Aguiar; Rosanna Amaka; Michelle Yaa Asantewa; Eugen Bacon; Lindsay Barrett; Gabriella Beckles-Ray; Alan Bell; Selina Brown; Michael Campbell; Thomas Glave; Sonia Grant; Zita Holbourne; Paterson Joseph; Peter Kalu; Roy McFarlane; Ronnie McGrath; Michael Mcmillan; Tony Medina; Bill V Mullen; Nducu wa Ngugi; Lola Oh; Ewaure X. Osayande; Nii Ayikwei Parkes; Anton Phillips; Ray Shell; SuAndi; Tade Thompson; Patrick Vernon; Tony Warner;, Honors James Baldwin's centenary with reflections on his lasting influence and activism. Celebrating the centenary of the birth of the trailblazing African American author, Encounters with James Baldwin is a wide-ranging volume of short essays, reflections, interviews and poetry. This moving collection demonstrates the significant legacy of the writer and activist who spoke truth to power during the era of the fight for Black civil liberties in the US, and after.In this literary anthology, over 30 contributors reveal the influence of Baldwin's thought, speech and writing to their personal journeys and their awareness of the need for social justice.Authors included: Victor Adebowale; Toyin Agbetu; Rosanna Amaka; Michelle Yaa Asantewa; Lindsay Barrett; Eugen Bacon; Gabriella Beckles-Ray; Alan Bell; Selina Brown; Michael Campbell; Fred D'Aguiar; Thomas Glave; Sonia Grant; Zita Holbourne; Rashida Ismaili-AbuBakr; Paterson Joseph; Peter Kalu; Roy McFarlane; Ronnie McGrath; Michael McMillan; Tony Medina; Bill V Mullen; Nducu wa Ngugi; Lola Oh; Ewuare X. Osayande; Nii Ayikwei Parkes; Anton Phillips; Ray Shell; SuAndi; Tade Thompson; Patrick Vernon; Tony Warner.