Afrofuturism: A History Of Black Futures,New

Afrofuturism: A History Of Black Futures,New

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This timely and gorgeously illustrated companion book to an upcoming Smithsonian exhibition explores the power of Afrofuturism to reclaim the past and reimagine Black futuresAfrofuturism: A History of Black Futures explores the evolving and exhilarating concept of Afrofuturism, a lens used to imagine a more empowering future for the Black community through music, art, and speculative fiction. Sumptuous, beautifully designed spreads feature 100 gorgeous illustrations of objects and images that reflect Black identity, agency, creativity, and hope, including: TChallas suit from Black Panther, Octavia Butlers typewriter, Uhuras outfit from Star Trek, Sun Ras space harp, costumes from Broadways The Wiz, handwritten lyrics by Jimi Hendrix, and Janelle Monaes ArchAndroid dress.Chapters include essays from a diverse group of scholars who reflect on themes such as legacy, alienation, and activism, with profiles on influential people and objects:Foreword & Introduction: Provides background on Afrofuturism Chapter 1 Space is the Place: Reflects on space and its defining connection to Afrofuturism and its African cultural legacy Chapter 2 Speculative Worlds: Explores short stories, Black speculative fiction and scifi, comics, and Black superheroes as bastions of Afrofuturist expression Chapter 3 Visualizing Afrofuturism: Analyzes the vast visual culture of Afrofuturism Chapter 4 Musical Futures: Explores Afrofuturism and music Afterword Afrofuturism offers a framework of radical potential to envision Black liberation and alternatives to oppressive structures like white supremacy. Afrofuturism comes at a time of increasing visibility for the concept, both in scholarship and in pop culture, and is a compelling ode to the revolutionary power of Black imagination.CONTRIBUTORS: Reynaldo Anderson, Ti?any E. Barber, Herb Boyd, Ariana Curtis, Eve L. Ewing, Tuliza Fleming, Nona Hendryx, N. K. Jemisin, John Jennings, Steven Lewis, Mark Anthony Neal, Alondra Nelson, De Nichols, Elaine Nichols, William S. Pretzer, Vernon Reid, Matthew Shindell, Kevin M. Strait, Angela Tate, Michelle Wilkinson, Ytasha L. Womack, Alisha B. Wormsley, and Kevin Young

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