# Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen - Hardcover

by **George McCalman** (Author)

**\*WINNER OF THE NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work - Debut Author\***

**A gorgeous collection of 145 original portraits that celebrates Black pioneers--famous and little-known--in politics, science, literature, music, and more--with biographical reflections, all created and curated by an award-winning graphic designer.**

_Illustrated Black History_ is a breathtaking collection of original portraits depicting black heroes--both famous and unsung--who made their mark on activism, science, politics, business, medicine, technology, food, arts, entertainment, and more. Each entry includes a lush drawing or painting by artist George McCalman, along with an insightful essay summarizing the person's life story.

The 145 entries range from the famous to the little-known, from literary luminary James Baldwin to documentarian Madeline Anderson, who produced "I Am Somebody" about the 1969 strike of mostly female hospital workers; from Aretha Franklin to James and Eloyce Gist, who had a traveling ministry in the early 1900s; from Colin Kaepernick to Guion S. Bluford, the first Black person to travel into space.

Beautifully designed **with over 300 unique four-color artworks** and accessible to readers of all ages, this eye-opening, educational, dynamic, and timely compendium pays homage to Black Americans and their achievements, and showcases the depth and breadth of Black genius.

**Number of Pages:** 384

**Dimensions:** 1.4 x 9.2 x 7.4 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** September 27, 2022

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- **Price:** 40.0 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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