A True Likeness Johnson Dunn 1986 Second Printing Black South Photography

by Thomas L. Johnson Phillip C. Dunn

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Discover a pivotal photographic history with "A True Likeness: The Black South of Richard Samuel Roberts 1920-1936," edited by Thomas L. Johnson and Phillip C. Dunn. This compelling paperback offers an intimate glimpse into the African American community in Columbia, South Carolina, through the remarkable lens of pioneering black photographer Richard Samuel Roberts. Featuring a rich collection of images, this book documents the lives, culture, and social conditions of the segregated South, providing invaluable context and insight into a period often overlooked in historical records. Published in 1986 by Bruccoli Clark and Algonquin Books, this second printing edition is essential for collectors of African American history, vintage photography, and Southern cultural studies. It showcases portraits and everyday moments captured from Roberts's studio and travels, drawing from over three thousand glass plate negatives. The detailed introduction and archival images make this a significant resource for understanding historical photography and Black experience in the American South.

• Publisher: Bruccoli Clark and Algonquin Books
• Year: 1986
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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