A Short History of Black Craft in Ten Objects Binding:Hardcover Facing insurmountable odds

Facing insurmountable odds

A Guardian and a Thief tells two stories: the story of Ma’s frantic search for the thief while keeping hunger at bay during a worsening food shortage

Told in four acts that span the globe from Brooklyn to Berlin

tending to the wounded soldiers of the 1st South Carolina Volunteer Infantry Regiment

A Short History of Black Craft in Ten Objects Binding:Hardcover Facing insurmountable oddsTen beautifully illustrated essays tell the stories of handcrafted objects and their makers, providing inspiration and insight into Black history and craftsmanship. Black artisans have long been central to American art and design, creating innovative and highly desired work against immense odds. Atlanta based chairmaker and scholar Robell Awake explores the stories behind ten cornerstones of Black craft, including: The celebrated wooden chairs of