Writing Himself into History by Bowser, Pearl; Spence, Louise - [2000]: Oscar Micheaux, His Silent Films, and His Audiences

Rutgers University Press, 2000. Paperback. Like New. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Rutgers University Press, 2000. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Rutgers University Press, 2000. Paperback. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Rutgers University Press, 2000-08-01. Paperback. Used: Good.

Rutgers University Press, 2000. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, ISBN:9780813528038

Rutgers University Press, 2000-08-01. Paperback. New. 0.9000 9.1000 6.1000.

Softcover volume, measuring approximately 6.25" x 9.25", is like new. Textual illustrations. xxv/288 pages.""Writing Himself into History" is an eagerly anticipated analysis of the career and artistry surrounding the legendary Black filmmaker Oscar Micheaux. With the exception of Spike Lee, Micheaux is the most famous--and prolific--African American film director. Between 1918 and 1948 he made more than 40 "race pictures," movies made for and about African Americans. A man of immense creativity, he also wrote seven novels. Pearl Bowser and Louise Spence concentrate here on the first decade of Micheaux's career, when Micheaux produced and directed more than twenty silent features and built a reputation as a controversial and maverick entrepreneur. Placing his work firmly within his social and cultural milieu, they also examine Micheaeux's family and life. The authors provide a close textual analysis of his surviving films (including "The Symbol of the Unconquered," "Within Our Gates," and "Body and… Read More

New Brunswick, New Jersey, and London,, 2000. First Edition. Paperback.. Very good+ with crease to rear cover.. 8vo. Pp: xxv, 288. First edition. Colour laminated boards with black and white photo illustrations to front and rear. Illustrated throughout in black and white.ISBN: 9780813528038

Rutgers University Press, 2000-08-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!