Toms, Coons, Mulattoes, Mammies, and Bucks: An Interpretive History of Blacks in American Films, Fourth Edition
"America's leading historian on black cinema."—USA Today"A well-researched and lively romp through the history of blacks in films. Far more inclusive and informative than previous books on the subject."—The New York Times"Mr. Bogle continues to be our most noted black-cinema historian."-Spike Lee"Bogle is passionate and good-humored. His book is valuable as a film reference work and social document."—Gene Siskel"Thank goodness for Donald Bogle."—Essence"No one tells the story of Black Tinseltown like Donald Bogle. From the writing of the classic best seller Toms, Coons, Mulattoes, Mammies, and Bucks, to his definitive biography of Dorothy Dandridge, this film scholar has made Hollywood his town."—Essence (4/05)Mentioned as the author’s “…landmark study” in a review for his new book. –Washington Post Book World, 2/27/05