Micheaux, Oscar. Book Supply Company, New York, 1946. Written by the most prolific black filmmaker in American cinema, this is a novel of violence, sex and crime. Micheaux pushed the envelope for this time period by depicting Blacks not as menials but as fully rounded characters. A preface by the author explains why his works, although widely read, are ignored by the reviewers...mainly because he breaks the taboos concerning Blacks in literature. The book is the deluxe edition, hardbound in maro ...click for details
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