MLK: A Celebration in Word and Image

by Martin Luther King Jr., Charles Johnson (Introduction), Bob Adelman (Editor)

  A Celebration in Word and Image is an unprecedented collection of black-and-white photographs combined with stirring quotations by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
 
This treasured collection includes images by legendary photographers such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Bob Adelman, and Flip Schulke, and is an unparalleled photobiography  that presents intimate moments from King’s personal and public journey. We see King in all his manifestations—as a new father and doting husband, as a civil rights champion leading racial protests, and as a charismatic speaker preaching electrifying sermons. Triumphant events like King delivering his “I Have a Dream” speech and marching in Montgomery are beautifully captured,  as are private moments of him reflecting on his Nobel Peace Prize or working in his study.
 
Threaded together, these words and  images chronicle how Dr. King was not only a driving force  for change but also  a continually evolving individual. A collection to savor and celebrate, these great photographs are an enduring testament to the life and legacy of an international icon.

64 pages, Hardcover

First published October 25, 2011

About the author

Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of the pivotal leaders of the American civil rights movement. King was a Baptist minister, one of the few leadership roles available to black men at the time. He became a civil rights activist early in his career. He led the Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955–1956) and helped found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (1957), serving as its first president. His efforts led to the 1963 March on Washington, where King delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech. Here he raised public consciousness of the civil rights movement and established himself as one of the greatest orators in U.S. history. In 1964, King became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end segregation and racial discrimination through civil disobedience and other non-violent means.

King was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Jimmy Carter in 1977. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was established as a national holiday in the United States in 1986. In 2004, King was posthumously awarded a Congressional Gold Medal.

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely beautiful.

[Tanya Patrice · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a simple, yet powerful and effective book on Martin Luther King Jr. Simple because it's just 64 pages - but powerful because just those few pages, the photographs, and quotes held the interest of my kids than any bigger book could.

I was moved by so many quotes, that it's hard to pick one to share as my favorite - but perhaps the one that got me thinking the most about my life is the last one where he talks about the legacy he would like to leave behind - "... that I did try to feed the hungry ... to clothe those who were naked ... to visit those who were in prison ... to love and serve humanity." Then he was shot 2 months later.

[Emi Kanada · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book in Boston. It was $15!! There are a lot of words and pictures in this book.

Discussion Questions
1, Do you mant to visit his memorial museum in Atlanta?
Yes, I do. At first, I save my money. I really want to visit there during I study at NUFS.
2, If you could meet him, what would you like to talk with him?
I would like to talk about his family more. In Boston, I met a woman who was a friend of Ms. Coretta. I would like to know about her and Mr. King more.

7-Word Summary
Civilization Jail Marry Family Speeches March Humanity

[Emi Kanada · Rating 4 out of 5]

Seven words summary
civilization segregation marry family march freedom dreams

I like it very much because,　I think this book includ a lot of his pictures and famous sayings.

there were a lot of valuable pictures in this book.
I recommend this book!!