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Purple Rising: Celebrating 40 Years of the Magic, Power, and Artistry of The Color Purple

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If ever there was a novel worth celebrating, it’s The Color Purple. Purple Rising gives us the backstory of the novel, a progress report on life since its publication and a celebration of Black joy through the stories that embody it.

One of Oprah's Favorite Things of 2023

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece The Color Purple-as well as the acclaimed 1985 film from Steven Spielberg, the Tony-winning Broadway musical, and the all-new film adaptation with this gorgeously designed exploration of the novel's enduring legacy, featuring contributions from Alice Walker, Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Colman Domingo, Fantasia Barrino, Danny Glover, and more.


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