Separate Cinema: The First 100 Years of Black Poster Art

This magnificent volume is a celebration of the first 100 years of Black film poster art. A visual feast, these images and graphic works recount the diverse and historic journey of the black film industry from the earliest days of Hollywood to the present day, accompanied by insightful accompanying text, a foreword by black history authority and renowned academic Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and an afterword by Hollywood director Spike Lee. The collected and presented posters have meaning for young and old alike, and possess the power to transcend ethnicity. They capture the spirit and energy of an earlier time, reminding people of the pioneers of the past, those courageous and daring African American filmmakers, entertainers and artists whose dreams and struggles paved the way for future generations. The featured collection is from the Separate Cinema Archive, maintained by archive director John Kisch. The most extensive private holdings of African-American film memorabilia in the world, it contains over 35,000 authentic movie posters and photographs from over 30 countries. This stunning coffee table book represents some of the archive's greatest highlights. With texts by John Duke Kisch and Peter Doggett Foreword by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Afterword by Spike Lee Art directed by Graham Marsh Layouts by Joakim Olsson Edited by John Duke Kisch and Tony Nourmand Published by Reel Art Press, 2014 Hardcover, 320 pages, 270 color and 30 b&w images, 9.5 × 11.5 inches ISBN: 978-1-90-952606-8