Black Artists Rock! The Cool Kids' Guide A-Z

Through vibrant lyrical text, Black Artists Rock! The Cool Kids'' Guide A-Z is a celebration of the myriad of accomplishments by the best-of-the best and the coolest-of-the-cool Black artists of the twentieth century. Artfully curated, portrayals of extraordinary Black artists in music, literature, theater, film and much more highlight groundbreaking achievements, offering both little-known facts about household names (Duke Ellington, Maya Angelou, Quincy Jones), and key introductions to overlooked pioneers (Toni Cade Bambara, James Vanderzee, Faith Ringgold).

"V IS FOR JAMES VANDERZEE

CREATING SILVER-TONED IMAGES OF GRACE

SHOWCASING LUXURIOUS FASHION AND CARS

ENJOYED BY HARLEM''S BLACK ELITE."