| Malcolm X for Beginners Contributor(s): Doctor, Bernard Aquina (Author) |
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ISBN: 1934389048 ISBN-13: 9781934389041 Publisher: For Beginners OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2007 Annotation: In "Malcolm X For Beginners", Bernard Doctor, reveals the teacher, the leader, and the revolutionary voice of change that Malcolm X was, and continues to be. Powerful narrative and graphics tell the story of Malcolm X's life, his journey of self-discovery, his far-reaching ideas, his martyrdom and his impact on an era. Embraced as a righteous prophet of Black power and pride, damned as the voice of violence, Malcolm X merges as a complex, brave and brilliant figure with much to teach about the struggle for dignity. Though it is no longer unusual to find youth adorning Malcolm X hats, t-shirts, necklaces, buttons and the like, for many, who Malcolm X was, and why his contributions were so significant in changing the way we think about one another is seldom understood. "Malcolm X For Beginners" brings to surface little known facts about Malcolm's life and the evolution of his ideologies and philosophies. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Historical - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - Social Science | Minority Studies |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2007299574 |
| Series: For Beginners (For Beginners) |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.26" W x 8.94" (0.69 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Powerful narrative and graphics tell the story of Malcolm X's life, his journey of self-discovery, his far-reaching ideas, his martyrdom, and his impact on an era. Embraced as a righteous prophet of Black power and pride, damned as the voice of violence, Malcolm X emerges as a complex, brave, and brilliant figure with much to teach about the struggle for dignity. |
Contributor Bio(s): Doctor, Bernard Aquina: - Bernard Aquina Doctor is a writer and artist living in New York City. He received his training at the High School of Music and Art and the School of Visual Arts, both located in New York City. A professional visual artist for over 14 years, Doctor is a member of the Graphic Artists Guild of America. This is his first book. |