{"product_id":"world-black-film-journey-through-cinematic-blackness-100-films-foreword-john-akomfrah-9781529438253-new","title":"The World of Black Film: A Journey Through Cinematic Blackness in 100 Films with a Foreword by John Akomfrah","description":"\u003cb\u003eMy Brother Ashley Clark Has Broke It Down To What Black Film Was, Is Present Day, And What The Future Might Be. BLAK IZ BLAK. YA-DIG? SHO-NUFF. Enjoy This BLAK CINEMATIC SCIENCE. - Spike Lee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book belongs on the shelf of every film lover, every student of cinema, and everyone who believes in the transformative power of storytelling. It's a celebration, an education, and an inspiration all at once. - Julie Dash\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eResonant, exciting and eye-opening - one of the best books I've read about Black cinema. - Mark Cousins\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn indispensable guide for any film lover yearning to learn more about Black cinema. - GQ\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe World of Black Film\u003c\/i\u003e is an entertaining, informed, and thought-provoking survey of important and influential Black films from around the globe. Starting with the unfinished silent comedy \u003ci\u003eLime Kiln Club Field Day\u003c\/i\u003e (1913) and concluding with Steve McQueen's World War II epic \u003ci\u003eBlitz\u003c\/i\u003e (2024), this book takes readers on an exciting journey through an eclectic mix of classics and hidden gems spanning more than 100 years and 30 countries. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeautifully designed and bursting with eye-catching film imagery and poster art, this is essential reading for general film fans, enthusiasts of Black cinema, educators, and students alike.\u003cbr\u003eIncludes a foreword by Sir John Akomfrah, CBE RA. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilms and directors include: \u003cbr\u003eBlack Orpheus (Marcel Camus, 1959)\u003cbr\u003eBlack Girl (Ousmane Semb\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LAURENCE KING PUB","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":52597236826402,"sku":"9781529438253-new","price":33.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/4755\/5618\/files\/9781529438253.jpg?v=1789952156","url":"https:\/\/www.albakireads.com\/products\/world-black-film-journey-through-cinematic-blackness-100-films-foreword-john-akomfrah-9781529438253-new","provider":"AlbakiReads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}