Malcolm X: Make It Plain [Mass Market Paperback]

William Strickland (Author), Malcolm X Documentary Production Team (Author), Cheryll Y. Greene (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1995

The images of Malcolm X will be the first major photographic work on Malcolm X's life. Drawing on literally dozens of sources, many of them little known, this book presents over 150 photographs of Malcolm, ranging from his life on the streets of Boston and New York, to his life within the nation of Islam and his travels around the world. From his role as husband and father to his dynamic power as a speaker before thousands, Malcolm's world private and public - will be presented in text and images. The book will follow the evolution of Malcolm's life from his childhood through his assassination in 1965 and in so doing, it will mirror the experiences of many African Americans from the 1930s to the 1960s.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

In a trend that could easily be described as Malcolmania, here is another book about the legendary leader, prophet, and teacher. While the book is heavily illustrated (it is in fact a tie-in to the PBS "American Experience" documentary on Malcolm that aired in January), this tome is more than just a photographic essay. Malcolm's story is interestingly told in a text chockfull of snippits: "In Their Own Words" from family, close friends, colleagues, acquaintances, and those Malcolm X influenced. Many of the photographs have been reproduced in other publications, but there are also less frequently published images of Malcolm at work and of the people he worked with. Seeing Malcolm in action in these photographs will be as powerful for the reader as reading his words. Even if you have bought other photo-essays like Thulani Davis's Malcolm X: The Great Photographs ( LJ 2/93), this would be a worthwhile purchase to round out any black studies collection. Recommended. Previewed in Prepub Alert, LJ 9/15/93.
- Corinne Nelson, "Library Journal"
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics) (January 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140177132
• ISBN-13: 978-0140177138
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #449,687 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #36 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( M ) > Malcolm X

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Many Perspectives on A Changing Man, February 2, 2000

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This review is from: Malcolm X: Make It Plain (Hardcover)

Based on the acclaimed PBS documentary, this photographic biography of the controversial African American leader combines evocative photographs with poignant memories from friends, family members, admirers and a few critics. This multifaceted examination of the militant leader's turbulent life helped me understand his rage and power. If you read his autobiography, then you will find this book especially valuable. An excellent supplement to the documentary because it includes material that they had to exclude, due to time limitations, from the documentary.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Byline correction, January 18, 2001

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This review is from: Malcolm X: Make It Plain (Hardcover)

I can't seem to find an address to which this information should be directed, so here it is: This title should be listed as 'Text by William Strickland, Oral Histories selected and edited by Cheryll Y. Greene' (that's me). That's the way the credits are listed on the front cover, title page, with the Library of Congress, etc. Please correct your search function to include this information. Sometimes people still look for the book using my name. Thank you. (I had to fill in the star rating above in order to send this to you. Please disregard.)