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Spike Lee (Black Americans of Achievement) [Library Binding]

James Earl Hardy (Author), Nathan I. Huggins (Editor), Coretta Scott King (Introduction)
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January 1994 11 and upBlack Americans of Achievement
Complemented with photographs from Lee's personal archives, this illustrated and informative biography traces the life and career of the noted African-American film director.

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Grade 8 Up?The flamboyant personality of Spike Lee is documented in this intelligent examination of his life and career. A brief account of his close-knit family is followed by an in-depth analysis of the original style and unique vision of his films, from She's Gotta Have It to Crooklyn. Lee's continued dedication to African American issues and his success as a businessman are also presented. A smattering of black-and-white photos and movie stills enhance the book, which is stronger than Bob Bernotas's Spike Lee (Enslow, 1993). As a resource or good read, Hardy's title is a welcome addition.?Judie Porter, Media Services Center, Portsmouth School Department, RI
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  • Library Binding: 112 pages
  • Publisher: Chelsea House Publications (January 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 079101875X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0791018750
  • Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.3 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,927,125 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

JAMES EARL HARDY is the author of the best-selling B-Boy Blues series: B-Boy Blues (1994), praised as the first gay hip hop love story and prominently featured in Spike Lee's Get On The Bus; it's sequel, 2nd Time Around (1996); If Only For One Nite (1997); The Day Eazy-E Died (2001); Love The One You're With (2002); and A House Is Not a Home (2005). The sextet chronicles the relationship between a Buppie from Brooklyn and a homeboy-bike messenger from Harlem. The seventh installment in the series, "Is It Still Jood To Ya?", is featured in the best-selling anthology, Visible Lives: Three Stories in Tribute to E. Lynn Harris (2010). B-Boy Blues was a Lammy finalist in 1995 (Best Small Press Title) and has become required reading in many African American/multicultural literature and gay/queer studies college courses. Mr. Hardy contributed the new introductory essay to the reissue of the groundbreaking Black Gay anthology, In The Life (2008), and his short story, "The Last Picture. Show.," will be included in the upcoming Best Gay Erotica 2011.

He also recently added playwright to his literary resume: his first theatrical production, Confessions of a Homo Thug Porn Star--a one-man show about adult film star Tiger Tyson--recently won the Downtown Urban Theater Festival's Best Short Prize.

In addition, Mr. Hardy is an award-winning entertainment feature writer and cultural critic. A 1993 honors graduate of Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, his byline has appeared in The Advocate, Entertainment Weekly, Essence, New York Newsday, Newsweek, OUT, The Source, Upscale, Vibe, The Village Voice, and The Washington Post. His work has earned him two Educational Press Association Awards; grants from the E.Y. Harburg Foundation and the American Association of Sunday & Feature Editors; and scholarships from the Paul Rapoport Memorial Fund, and the New York and National chapters of the Association of Black Journalists. His essay, "Sylvester: Living Proof," was a GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) Media Award finalist. He has also penned biographies on filmmaker Spike Lee and the pop music group Boyz II Men, both a part of Chelsea House Publishers' Black Achievement Series.


 

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3.0 out of 5 stars Breaking the Barrier, April 4, 2000
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Spike Lee; an outspoken writer, actor, producer, bussinessman and noted director Spike Lee hasn't rested on his achievments rather he keeps going. When I read this book it really caught my eye this man is really out to help his race break through the barrier that has held them back since slavery. He even stipulates in his contracts for movies and commercials that blacks be hired to work behind the scenes. I truly believe that this book brought out his inner-character, which I truly believe I can get an understanding for now that I read this inspirational book. I recommend this book for anyone who believes strongly in self-character because Spike Lee's got it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Spike has made a Difference, October 7, 2000
This review is from: Spike Lee (Black Americans of Achievement) (Library Binding)
it's Fantastic Reading about this Brother.he is Very Deep.One OF The Greatest Film-Makers Ever.he has done so much To UpLift THe HUman Vibe.it's very Important for African-AMerican Story's to be told&seen Uncut the way Spike does.he gives back&helps bring in New Blood.He stays Loyal.he is Challenging&makes you ask Questions.A Brother with a Purpose who continues to make a Difference.
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