In the company of black

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Richmond
Rare Books and Special Collections
Boatwright Library
University of Richmond
28 Westhampton Way
Richmond, VA 23173
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lynda Kachurek
Phone: (804) 289-8458
Fax: (804) 287-1840

Summary

Extent:
1 Volumes
Creator:
McDonald, Cecil, 1965-, McDonald, Cecil, 1965-, Hazel, Tempestt, young, avery r., Austin, Matt, and Candor Arts (Chicago, Ill.)
Abstract:
"In the company of Black is a photography publication that will bring together images of Black people who represent everyday folks. For the past seven years, I have developed a body of work that focuses on portraits of extraordinarily, ordinary people, such as educators, artists, administrators, business owners, teachers, and students. When it comes to Black people, America is fascinated with extreme poles: either showing victims of violence, pain, and poverty (Black misery) or famous athletes and entertainers, and icons of popular culture (Black exceptionalism). This false dichotomy denies Black people the individuality and full spectrum of humanity that is so readily offered to the white population in this country. The photographs that I've been making ask the question: where are the people who make up the space in between? Here they are, they are important, they must be seen!" -- Publisher website.
Language:
English

Background

Physical description:
Issued in a cloth covered clamshell case.
Physical facet:
includes illustrations
Dimensions:
32 cm
Material specific details:
Publisher name precedes edition statement and place of publication. Contains text of color photos by Cecil McDonald Jr. with poems by Avery R. Young. "Design by Matt Austin"--Title page. Rare Book Room copy includes author's autograph on colophon: Cecil McDonald, Jr. Rare Book Room copy number 99 of 100.