Black Book Publishers in the United States: A Historical Dictionary of the Presses, 1817-1990
This book offers the first extensive look at black-owned publishing companies from 1817 to 1990, and reveals previously unknown facts about the contributions of blacks to Western civilization. By studying bibliographic works, book advertisements, periodical literature, and business directories, Joyce has collected a wealth of information on 46 firms. Included are publishing histories, bibliographic data, information sources, libraries holding specific titles, and officers and addresses where appropriate. The entries are arranged alphabetically by firm, and a geographical listing and author/title/subject index are also provided.
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Black Book Publishers in the United States: A Historical Dictionary of the Presses, 1817-1990
This book offers the first extensive look at black-owned publishing companies from 1817 to 1990, and reveals previously unknown facts about the contributions of blacks to Western civilization. By studying bibliographic works, book advertisements, periodical literature, and business directories, Joyce has collected a wealth of information on 46 firms. Included are publishing histories, bibliographic data, information sources, libraries holding specific titles, and officers and addresses where appropriate. The entries are arranged alphabetically by firm, and a geographical listing and author/title/subject index are also provided.
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Black Book Publishers in the United States: A Historical Dictionary of the Presses, 1817-1990

Black Book Publishers in the United States: A Historical Dictionary of the Presses, 1817-1990

by Donald Franklin Joyce
Black Book Publishers in the United States: A Historical Dictionary of the Presses, 1817-1990

Black Book Publishers in the United States: A Historical Dictionary of the Presses, 1817-1990

by Donald Franklin Joyce

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This book offers the first extensive look at black-owned publishing companies from 1817 to 1990, and reveals previously unknown facts about the contributions of blacks to Western civilization. By studying bibliographic works, book advertisements, periodical literature, and business directories, Joyce has collected a wealth of information on 46 firms. Included are publishing histories, bibliographic data, information sources, libraries holding specific titles, and officers and addresses where appropriate. The entries are arranged alphabetically by firm, and a geographical listing and author/title/subject index are also provided.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780313064654
Publisher: ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date: 10/14/1991
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Lexile: 1350L (what's this?)
File size: 360 KB

About the Author

DONALD FRANKLIN JOYCE is Director of the Felix G. Woodward Library at Austin Peay State University in Tennessee.

Table of Contents

Introduction
The Dictionary
Appendix: Geographical Distribution of Black-Owned Book Publishers
Indexes

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