[Comicsstudiessociety] IJOCA reviewer desired for Black Panther: A Cultural Exploration, by Ytasha Womack,

[Mike Rhode]

We have a reviewer for this.

Mike

On Wed, Aug 30, 2023 at 9:07 PM Mike Rhode <mrhode at gmail.com> wrote:

> Worldwide, I think, as I think I can get either print or ebooks. Send me
> your rationale directly please.
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>  *Black Panther: A Cultural Exploration,** by Ytasha Womack, publishing
> October 3, 2023.*
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> *Black Panther: A Cultural Exploration* takes an engrossing, deep dive
> into the cultural influences of Black Panther, from the development of the
> Marvel Comics character in the 1960s to his current worldwide renown. Black
> Panther was created in 1966 by the legendary Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in the
> midst of the civil rights movement and just before the birth of the Black
> Panther Party.
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> Ms. Womack, an award-winning author, director, and independent scholar
> delves into the compelling backstory of the famous Marvel Comics character,
> from its comics debut to the blockbuster films, the iconic artwork through
> the decades of Marvel comics and the real-world influences that helped
> inform the society and culture of Wakanda. The book connects the world of
> Black Panther with cultural and historical touchpoints and the community of
> readers whose lives were shaped by the character and comics.
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> *"It was an absolute pleasure writing this book and interviewing people
> who hold their memories of reading Marvel's Black Panther close to their
> hearts.  It was a joy writing about cultural moments and creatives who
> shaped the Black Panther story and in turn shape us. The Black Panther
> mythos is a reigning beacon among Afrofuturist creations. I'm delighted
> that I could capture some of the magic that brought this story to life."*
> - Ytasha L. Womack
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> A Chicago resident, Ms. Womack lectures on Afrofuturism, was a cocurator
> of Carnegie Hall’s Afrofuturism Festival, a nationwide arts festival, in
> 2022. She is also the author of *Afrofuturism: The World of Black Sci Fi
> & Fantasy Culture* was a 2014 Locus Awards Nonfiction Finalist.
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