Harlem
Subtitle: A Century in Images
By: introduction, Thelma Golden ; essays, Deborah Willis, Cheryl Finley, Elizabeth Alexander
Publisher: Skira Rizzoli International Publications in association with the studio Museum in Harlem; Skira Rizzoli; Brand: Skira Rizzoli; Rizzoli International Publications, Incorporated
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780847833351
Subjects: Social life and customs; African Americans; Pictorial works; History
First sentence: I grew up with pictures of Harlem in my head.
Description: "Home to writers and revolutionaries, artists and agitators, Harlem has been both subject and inspiration for countless photographers. This sweeping photographic survey tells the story of Harlem-- its distinctive landscape and extraordinary inhabitants-- throughout the last century"--P.[2] of dust jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 254) and index.
Table of contents: title: Acknowledgements
pagenum: 6; title: Introduction by Thelma Goldon
pagenum: 8; title: Harlem Seen by Deborah Willis
pagenum: 10; title: Harlem at Mid-Century by Cheryl Finley
pagenum: 98; title: Harlem Plays the Best Ball in the World by Elizabeth Alexander
pagenum: 182; title: Harlem Birthday Party by Elizabeth Alexander
pagenum: 186; title: Notes
pagenum: 254; title: Index
pagenum: 254; title: Photography Credits
pagenum: 256