| #1960now: Photographs of Civil Rights Activists and Black Lives Matter Protests (Social Justice Book, Civil Rights Photography B Contributor(s): Bright, Sheila Pree (Author), Garza, Alicia (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 145217072X ISBN-13: 9781452170725 Publisher: Chronicle Books OUR PRICE: $27.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Photography | Individual Photographers - General - Photography | Photoessays & Documentaries - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials) |
| Dewey: 323.119 |
| LCCN: 2018000975 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 8.3" W x 10" (2.00 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The fight for equality continues, from 1960 to now. Combining portraits of past and present social justice activists with documentary images from recent protests throughout the United States, #1960Now sheds light on the parallels between the 1960s Civil Rights Movement and the Black Lives Matter movement of today. Shelia Pree Bright's striking black-and-white photographs capture the courage and conviction of '60s elder statesmen and a new generation of activists, offering a powerful reminder that the fight for justice is far from over. #1960Now represents an important new contribution to American protest photography. - Puts the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's in direct conversation with Black Lives Matter - Introduction from Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza - Builds on the appeal of #1960Now and @sheepreebright on Instagram Fans of Training School for Negro Girls, Martha Rosler: Irrespective, and Charles White: A Retrospective will love this book. This book is perfect for: - Politically engaged folks of all ages - Fine art photography buffs - Black Lives Matter and Civil Rights era activists - Community organizers |