Description: Selected by W.E.B Du Bois and published together for the first time, a collection of 150 rare and beautiful photographs of African Americans out of slavery and beyond, with essays by Pulitzer Prize winner David Levering Lewis and the MacAthur fellow, African American photo historian Deborah Willis.
Brief description:
A MacArthur Fellow, David Levering Lewis is the author of several books, including W.E.B. Du Bois: The Fight for Equality and the American Century and Du Bois: Biography of a Race. He was awarded the Pulizter for both books, which is unprecedented. A Professor of History at NYU, he has also taught at Rutgers University.
Review Quotes:
"An eye opening treasure....The family album of black America." - Juan Williams, author of Eyes on the Prize and This Far by Faith
"Imbued with grace and dignity...A rare look at the progress being made by....forebearers in an important, longstanding tradition." - Thelma Golden, Deputy Director for Exhibitions and Programs, The Studio Museum in Harlem and author of Black Male
"More than just a pretty cover....[A Small Nation of People] will provide...enjoyment for months and years to come." - Richmond Times-Dispatch
"A landmark book." - Black Issues Book Review
"The photos on display are especially compelling....Willis's essay will help contemporary readers regard the many evocative black-and-white images in their proper historical context, as will the informative essay by Lewis." - Washington Post Book World
"A must read book for everyone and anyone concerned with the historical evolution of American history, culture and identity." - Leslie King-Hammond, Ph. D., Dean of Graduate Studies at the Maryland Institute College of Art
"Impressive....Readers...will love this rare glimpse of photographs. - Booklist