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Malcolm X: The Great Photographs
A collection of photographs of Malcolm X, beginning with his childhood and focusing on the years 1959 to 1965, when he was in the public eye. Throughout his life, Malcolm X underwent many from junior high school class president to jazz-club shoeshine boy to railway worker to drug dealer. The photographs are from many of the great photographers of the time, including Gordan Parks, Eve Arnold and Henri Cartier-Bresson and document Malcolm X's work as a teacher, militant, orator and family man. The accompanying quotes are from writers, activists and ordinary people attesting to his impact in the 1960s.
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168 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 1993
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May 27, 2019
Exquisite photography as well as writing. A very well composed photographic insight into Malcolm X
June 21, 2008
His life and times in pictures. Great visual take on the man and the movement.
November 3, 2010
A great photo journal of a man ahead of his time. I can't say I agree with all of his opinions but I do admire his dedication to his beleifs.
June 7, 2011
Beautiful Book.
January 10, 2024
Good commentary and exquisite photos. Im thankful these historic times were captured and preserved. This is my second time reading it.
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