Black Panther it had an incredible cultural impact when it was released in 2018. Next month, Random House will publish Black Panther: Dreams of Wakanda by Marvel Studios, which is a collection of personal essays on the impact many people have seen and heard from the release of the film. Some individuals featured include costume designer Ruth E. Carterfounder and CEO of the African American Film Critics Association Gil Grobertsoncartoonist Arvell Jonesand more.
Marvel Studios’ Black Panther has become more than just a movie – it has shaped conversations about art, culture, science fiction, representation, justice, fashion, comics, creativity, and more. Celebrate the film’s legacy with this collection of brand new personal essays and reflections that highlight its monumental impact, including first-hand stories from artists involved in the film, cultural analyzes from journalists and academics, and thoughtful insights from writers and legends of the film. comics . Each collaborator brings their own unique expertise and experience to explore the genesis and meaning of the film from every angle. Complete with stunning original artwork, Dreams of Wakanda brings together a wide range of diverse and multifaceted perspectives that exemplify the many ways the film has influenced cinema, culture and society.
you can read Dreams of Wakanda starting September 6 from your favorite hardcover bookstores which will cost $ 25. The full list of contributors includes the following:
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Ruth E. Carter, award-winning costume designer, Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
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Yona Harvey, award-winning poet, collaborator of Black Panther: World of Wakanda and Marvel Comics’ Black Panther & the Crew
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Aaron C. Allen, Roger Williams University course professor, “Wakanda Forever: The Racial Politics in Marvel Studios’ Black Panther”
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Tre Johnson, writer and journalist on issues of race, culture and politics
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Hannah Giorgis, culture writer, The Atlantic
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Gil Robertson, founder and CEO of the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA)
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Frederick Joseph, award-winning author, activist and educator, creator of the #BlackPantherChallenge
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Maurice Broaddus, writer, community organizer, teacher and contributor to Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda
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Marlene Allen Ahmed, Associate Professor of English Literature, University of the United Arab Emirates
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Suyi Davies Okungbowa, author and contributor to Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda
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Arvell Jones, cartoonist, Marvel Comics and DC Comics
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Dwayne Wong Omowale, Pan-African activist and writer
by Tommy Williams
Source: Geek Tyrant
