I Dream a World
Portraits of Black Women Who Changed America
ISBN: 155670092X
ISBN-13: 9781556700927
Format: Paperback
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Summary
Maya Angelou wrote the introduction to this volume of eloquent photographs of black women who struggled to effect change in a world that was often hostile to them.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Harry N Abrams Inc
Published date: 1989
Size: 11.25 x 11 inches
Weight: 2.3 pounds
Publisher's Notes
A celebration of great African-American women, I Dream a World presents compelling portraits of 75 women who have changed our nation and our times. This handsome volume will be cherished as a tribute to some of the most inspiring individuals in the ranks of black history and the women's movement.
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I Dream a World: Portraits of Black Women Who Changed America
Barbara Summers, Brian Lanker
Stewart Tabori & Chang. Used - Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers! Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information) Offered by Better World Books (United States)
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I Dream a World: Portraits of Black Women Who Changed America
Editor-Barbara Summers; Photographer-Brian Lanker
Stewart Tabori & Chang, 1989. Paperback. Good. clean and clear text, tight binding. minor cover/edgewear, inscription on inside front cover, stains on some pages at top. 1989 paperback. ( more information) Offered by CHANDA'S BARGAIN BOOKS (United States)
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I DREAM A WORLD: Portraits of Black Women Who Changed America
LANKER, Brian
NY: Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 1989. 168 pp. Reprint. Photo essays of pre-emminent African-American women. Light edge and corner wear. Covers with light surface wear.. Oversize Trade Paperback. Very Good Plus. 11" x 11". ( more information) Offered by M. Kettner and Son, Booksellers (United States)
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I Dream a World : Portraits of Black Women Who Changed America
Brian Lanker
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 1989. There are two tears on the back, top edge of the cover (each is about 4 inches long). The book is unread and is clean, tight, and crisp. 167 pages. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. The author spent two years interviewing and photographing African American women. His portraits of them are full of awe and compassion, even humor, and sometimes love. A celebration courage and African American female history. With a forward by Maya Angelou.. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket as Issued. African American. ( more information) Offered by A Frugal Family Book Store (United States)
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I Dream a World : Portraits of Black Women who Changed America
Lanker, Brian
New York: Stewart Tabori and Chang, 1989 Paperback. 11" tall, 11" wide. 2-page preface by Maya Angelou. Near Very Good (bottom corner of book is slightly curved; front cover and first three leaves in the book have a small hole-punch hole at top corner; else clean, tight).. Soft Cover. Near Very Good. Illus. by B/W Photos By Brian Lanker. 11 inches Tall. ( more information) Offered by Artists + Authors (United States)
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I Dream a World Portraits of Black Women Who Changed America
Lander, Brian
New York, NY: Stewart, Tabori & Chang. 1989. ISBN: 155670092x. VG+, gift note verso front cover; Lower corner slightly bumped; 2nd Ptg; Softcover; Square 4to; 167 p.; No DJ. ( more information) Offered by Optical Insights (United States)
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I Dream A World: Portraits of Black Women Who Changed America
Brian Lanker
Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 1989 This beautiful book is in very good condition. The binding is tight and pages are clean. The cover does have some bumps and scuffs. Additional shipping is required on this larger book.. Trade Paperback. Very Good. ( more information) Offered by visionarybook (United States)
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I Dream a World: Portraits of Black Women Who Changed America
Stewart Tabori & Chang. PAPERBACK. 155670092X Excellent condition, paperback 1989 large format, minimal cover wear, slt plastic peeling on rear, text tight and crisp, lots of b&w pictures of famous black women, readit, VG . Very Good. ( more information) Offered by Agora Bookstore (United States)
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I Dream a World : Portraits of Black Women Who Changed America
Lanker, Brian
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 1989. Very Good, black marker scribble on first page, cover slightly edge worn, otherwise great, cover glossy, pages bright. This is a moving group portrait of America's black matriarchs, in a deluxe oversized volume. Maya Angelou gives us a foreword.. Trade Paper. Very Good/No Dj. Illus. by B & W Photographs. 4to Square. ( more information) Offered by The Book House - St. Louis (United States)
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I Dream a World: Portraits of Black Women Who Changed America
Lanker, Brian
New York:: Stewart,Tabori & Chang Inc.,U.S.,. 1989.. Beautifully illustrated with full page b& white portraits. Interviews by Brian Laker and foreword by Maya Angelou. Square Quarto softback , good condition. ( more information) Offered by Amwell Book Company (United Kingdom)
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