Why this book matters

Published by Random House in 1971, this collection brings together essays written since 1965 and documents an important period in the Black Arts Movement and Baraka’s intellectual and political development.

Why this copy

This stated first edition retains its original dust jacket and comes from the collection of Dr. Leonard A. James, Ed.D., CUNY. His underlining and handwritten marginal notes appear on multiple pages, creating a documented scholarly association with this copy.

Edition details

Author

Imamu Amiri Baraka, also identified as LeRoi Jones

Publisher

Random House, New York

Publication

1971

Edition

Stated First Edition

Format

Hardcover with original dust jacket

Pagination

169 pages

ISBN

0-394-46222-X

Inventory

AKOMA-RB-0004

Condition

The hardcover book is in Good condition. The text block appears intact and the boards appear structurally sound, with minor age wear at the edges and corners. The copy contains underlining and handwritten marginal notes by Dr. Leonard A. James on multiple pages. The full extent has not yet been collated.

The original dust jacket is in Poor to Fair condition. It has multiple tears, creases and losses along the upper edge; substantial crushing and tearing at the head of the spine; wear at the corners and lower edges; fading to the front title lettering; and age toning and surface wear on the rear panel. The photographs are part of the condition description and should be reviewed carefully before acquisition.

Provenance

From the collection of Dr. Leonard A. James, Ed.D., Professor Emeritus at New York City Technical College, CUNY. His scholarly work centered African and African American history and culture. This copy contains his ownership markings and selected annotations.

Research note

Akoma examined the physical copy and reviewed edition and condition evidence before setting the asking price. The public description reflects the specific copy offered.