Title
The Highwaymen Murals: Al Black'S Concrete Dreams,New
Delivery time: 8-12 business days (International)
The Latest Volume In Gary Monroe'S Highwaymen Trilogy'There Are Only Two Ways To Get To Know Al Black'S Art: 1) Buy This Book, Or 2) Go To Jail.'Maarten Van De Guchte, Director, Cummer Museum Of Art & Gardens'The Story Of A Man Who Had Squandered His Godgiven Gift And Was Able To Redeem Himself By Painting Visions Of Eden That Could Give Hope To And Soothe The Terrible Pain Of His Fellow Inmates, As Well As Bring Inspiration To The Prison Staff.'Annegreth T. Nill, Chief Curator, Museum Of Art, Ft. Lauderdaleby Now, The Story Of Florida'S Highwaymenselftrained African American Painters Whose Visions Of The State Were Sold To Travelers Out Of The Trunks Of Their Carsis Fairly Well Known. Emerging In The Late 1950S And Led By Painters Such As Alfred Hair And Harold Newton, The Highwaymen Produced An Astonishing Number Of Landscapes That Depict A Faraway Place Of Windswept Palms, Billowing Clouds, Placid Wetlands, And Lush Sunsets.As Demand Soared, Al Black (B. 1946) Emerged As A Salesman Par Excellence. Often Earning 35 Percent Commission, He Was Discouraged From Creating His Own Paintings. But Gradually He Learned, Partly From Repairing Damaged Works That Had Been Loaded Into His Car While Still Wet.Inevitably, The Boom Times Went Bust. Black Struggled With Drugs And Eventually Went To Prison. While In The Central Florida Reception Center, A Shortterm Stop For Most Inmates In The Florida Prison System, 'Inmate Black' Was Recognized As Painter 'Al Black' After The Warden Read A Story By St. Petersburg Times Columnist Jeff Klinkenberg About The Highwaymen.Soon, With The Warden'S Encouragement And Permission, Black Was Painting Murals Throughout The Prison, Classic Highwaymen Landscapes In Unexpected Venues. When He Left Cfrc In 2006, Black Had Created More Than 100 Murals For The Department Of Corrections. The Highwaymen Murals Is The Only Record Of These Images Available To The Public. As Such It Will Quickly Become A Musthave For Any Connoisseur Of Their Work.
By changing our most important processes and
products, we have already made a big leap forward. This ranges from the
increased use of more sustainable fibers to the use of more
environmentally friendly printing processes to the development of
efficient waste management in our value chain.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Secure Payment
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
We accept payments with :
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal, Shopify Payments, Shop Pay and more.
Secure Payment
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
We accept payments with :
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal, Shopify Payments, Shop Pay and more.
Related Products
You may also like
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Highwaymen Murals'? A: The main theme of 'The Highwaymen Murals' is the life and art of Al Black, a self-trained painter who created murals while incarcerated, reflecting the history of Florida's Highwaymen artists.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Highwaymen Murals'? A: The author of 'The Highwaymen Murals' is Gary Monroe, who is known for his work documenting the art and history of the Highwaymen.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Highwaymen Murals'? A: 'The Highwaymen Murals' contains 160 pages filled with illustrations and narratives about Al Black's murals and the Highwaymen art movement.
- Q: When was 'The Highwaymen Murals' published? A: 'The Highwaymen Murals' was published on April 26, 2009.
- Q: What is the significance of the murals created by Al Black? A: Al Black's murals are significant as they represent a unique intersection of art and personal redemption, showcasing classic Highwaymen landscapes in a prison setting.
- Q: Is this book suitable for art collectors? A: Yes, 'The Highwaymen Murals' is a must-have for art collectors, particularly those interested in the Highwaymen movement and Florida's cultural history.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations of the murals? A: Yes, the book includes illustrations of Al Black's murals, documenting the art he created during his time in prison.
- Q: What is the edition of 'The Highwaymen Murals'? A: 'The Highwaymen Murals' is published as a First Edition.
- Q: Can this book help me learn about the Highwaymen art movement? A: Absolutely, 'The Highwaymen Murals' provides insights into the Highwaymen art movement, detailing the lives and works of its prominent artists, including Al Black.