Black memorabilia is one of the most provocative areas of collecting in America today; encompassing anything made by or depicting people of African descent. It includes a diverse range of objects and documents that span five centuries of African-American life; from trade cards to kitchen novelties; dolls and toys to sports and civil-rights mementos; cereal boxes and product labels to books and sheet music; and even the shackles; classified ads; and bills of sale that document the long years of black slavery. Often harsh and painful to examine; these artifacts nonetheless offer an important window into American history. They have become highly valued collectibles; and especially so among African Americans. The Art and History of Black Memorabilia; by Larry Vincent Buster; is the first fully illustrated overview of this remarkable area of Americana. With more than two hundred color photographs; this volume examines the most desirable black collectibles and places them within their historical and social contexts. The author; himself a noted collector; includes information on how to buy; display; and preserve black memorabilia and explains how to spot fakes and reproductions. Also included are explorations of some of the most well-known and influential African-American figures in popular culture. At times horrifying yet sublime; insulting yet intriguing; humorous; heartbreaking; and inspiring; The Art and History of Black Memorabilia is a landmark chronicle of the black experience in America.
#5259698 in BooksColor: Green iUniverse 2000-11-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .53 x 6.00l; .70 #File Name: 0595151256212 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An OK; but not great readBy Charles R. HornI really exected more detail about a medic's work during the Korean War; but this was more like an adventure abroad; with frequent comments (even to the title) at Army ways practices. Having served in a Medevac Unit; I more than understood the lack of logic in so many - in fact most - Army decisions; but felt smore than a little was missing in the detail that seemed to be avoided (maybe for good reason) which could have made a very interesting read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I enjoyed the book and I served with the writerBy CustomerI enjoyed the book and I served with the writer. I have made contact with him and we are going over old times in the military; learning more about each other.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Great BookBy A Customer"Men in Skirts" was well written and an eye opener to the realities of war. It tells of the men who gave their lives in the Korean War; a useless war; so much like the Vietnam War...the forgotten wars. The memories of that war must still be vivid in the authors mind today.
