Africana: An encyclopedia of an amazing continent

by Kim Chakanetsa, Mayowa Alabi (Illustrator)

Overview

Discover the incredible history and diversity of the African continent in all its splendor with this stunningly illustrated and fact-filled encyclopedia.

This fascinating and beautiful book is divided into broad geographical sections which celebrate and showcase the peoples, landscapes and wildlife from different regions of this great continent, and bright and bold illustrations bring these facts to life.

Learn about the astonishing history of the continent, as the birthplace of the very first human beings, through rich historical civilisations such as the ancient Egyptians, the Benin Empire, and the Kingdom of Kush, up to the development of the dynamic cities of the modern day.

Africana explores:

• The beautiful visual cultures and artwork from across Africa, including the the printed cottons of Guinea and the mud cloth of Mali, 
• Famous figures from African history and modern-day change makers, 
• The incredible landscapes and wildlife of the continent, ranging from the deserts of the north, the rainforests of the central regions and the savannahs of the south.

Featuring a stunning copper foil–detailed cover, this large-format book is packed with maps, timelines, and much, much more to open your eyes to the beauty and brilliance of this diverse continent.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780711269804
Publisher:	Wide Eyed Editions
Publication date:	10/04/2022
Series:	Epic Continents
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	10.45(w) x 13.30(h) x 0.65(d)
Age Range:	7 - 11 Years

About the Author

Lagos-based multidisciplinary artist, Mayowa Alabi's work is inspired by his childhood obsessions—African folklore and Afrofuturism. A graphic designer and photographer with over seven years of professional design experience, Mayowa previously worked as the Creative Lead at Co-Creation Hub Nigeria before taking on his current role as a visual artist for the BBC.

Kim Chakanetsa is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster and producer from Zimbabwe. She joined the BBC in 2013 after working for CNN International and Associated Press. For BBC World Service, she currently presents a weekly radio programme called The Conversation, which brings together women from different countries who have a shared profession, passion or experience. She has also worked on a number of documentaries for the World Service. When not in the studio, Kim likes attempting complex recipes.

Table of Contents

Contents
4-5 welcome to Africa
6-7 What is Africa's
8-9 AFRICA
10-11 Out of Africa
12-13 A Continent of Contrasts
14-15 NORTH AFRICA
16-17 Dynamic Dynasties
18-19 People and Cultures of
North Africa
20-21 Wildlife and Landscapes
22-23 Change Makers and
Superstars
24-25 Snapshots
26-27 EAST AFRICA
28-29 The Cradle of Humanity
30-31 People and Culture of East
Africa
32-33 Wildlife and Landscapes
34-35 Change Makers and
Superstars
36-37 Snapshots
38-39 CENTRAL AFRICA
40-41 Conquering Kingdoms and
Mass Migration
42-43 People and Cultures of
Central Africa
44-45 Wildlife and Landscapes
46-47 Change Makers and
Superstars
48-49 Snapshots
50-51 WEST AFRICA
52-53 Power and Prosperity
54-55 People and Cultures of
West Africa
56-57 Wildlife and Landscapes
58-59 Change Makers and
Superstars
60-61 Snapshots
62-63 SOUTHERN AFRICA
64-65 Great Empires
66-67 People and Cultures of
Southern Africa
68-69 Wildlife and Landscapes
70-71 Change Makers and
Superstars
72-73 Snapshots
74-75 GLOBAL AFRICA
76-77 History of Outward
Migration
78-81 Ten Ways Africa has
Influenced the World
82-83 Changemakers and
Superstars
84-87 Words of Wisdom
88-89 Fast Flag Facts
90-91 African Flags
92-93 Glossary
94-95 Index
 

Editorial Reviews

"This Wide Eyed encyclopaedia celebrates the cultures, history and landscapes of Africa."—The Bookseller

“A beautifully illustrated and fact-filled encyclopedia showcasing the history and diversity of the African continent.” —The Bookseller

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