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This groundbreaking biography of Malcolm X, honoured with both the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award, offers a fresh perspective on one of the 20th century's most influential figures. Esteemed journalist Les Payne devoted nearly three decades to this meticulous work, conducting extensive interviews with those who knew Malcolm X personally.
Payne's daughter Tamara, who completed the book following her father's passing, presents a vivid narrative that separates myth from reality. The biography places Malcolm X's life within the broader context of American history, tracing his remarkable journey from street criminal to revolutionary leader.
With cinematic flair, the authors unveil startling revelations, including a clandestine meeting between Malcolm X and the KKK. They also provide a moment-by-moment account of his 1965 assassination in Harlem, presenting a compelling case for government involvement.
This masterful work, whose title draws inspiration from Malcolm X's own words, reaffirms his pivotal role in the African American freedom struggle and the narrative of 20th-century America. It stands as an essential, transformative addition to our understanding of this complex and charismatic figure.
Book ISBN: | 9780241503041 |
Book Author: | Les Payne |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Viking |
Book Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 128 x 196 x 45 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2021-10-14 |
Book Pagination: | 640 pages |
Book Weight: | 466g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’