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African American Literary Classics

African American Literary Classics

We are proud to present The African American Literary Classics book set, a collection of classic works by African American authors celebrating each individual's literary contributions and cultural impact. Originally introduced by Juniper Books in 2016, these classic works by Black authors have been carefully curated and adorned with custom leather look book jackets printed with matte gold titles.

This collection features five anthology volumes published by Library of America, encompassing a diverse range of literary treasures.

Included among these remarkable works are James Baldwin's The Collected Essays, which delve into profound social and racial issues, Frederick Douglass' autobiographical accounts, offering powerful insights into the lived experiences of enslaved African Americans, W.E.B. Du Bois' thought-provoking writings on race and identity, Zora Neale Hurston's evocative novels and stories, and Richard Wright's later works exploring themes of identity and belonging.

Whether you add the set to your bookshelf or gift it to a fellow book and design enthusiast, each set in this collection is made to order!

Books included, published by Library of America: 

  1. W.E.B. Du Bois, Writings
  2. Zora Neale Hurston, Novels and Stories
  3. Richard Wright, Later Works
  4. James Baldwin, Collected Essays
  5. Frederick Douglass, Autobiographies

Full Custom services can be engaged to modify this set's book list or develop a new jacket design. 

Please allow a 2-week lead time, as your set will be made-to-order.

Please note that Customized orders are non-refundable and non-returnable.

$560.00
African American Literary Classics
$560.00

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We are proud to present The African American Literary Classics book set, a collection of classic works by African American authors celebrating each individual's literary contributions and cultural impact. Originally introduced by Juniper Books in 2016, these classic works by Black authors have been carefully curated and adorned with custom leather look book jackets printed with matte gold titles.

This collection features five anthology volumes published by Library of America, encompassing a diverse range of literary treasures.

Included among these remarkable works are James Baldwin's The Collected Essays, which delve into profound social and racial issues, Frederick Douglass' autobiographical accounts, offering powerful insights into the lived experiences of enslaved African Americans, W.E.B. Du Bois' thought-provoking writings on race and identity, Zora Neale Hurston's evocative novels and stories, and Richard Wright's later works exploring themes of identity and belonging.

Whether you add the set to your bookshelf or gift it to a fellow book and design enthusiast, each set in this collection is made to order!

Books included, published by Library of America: 

  1. W.E.B. Du Bois, Writings
  2. Zora Neale Hurston, Novels and Stories
  3. Richard Wright, Later Works
  4. James Baldwin, Collected Essays
  5. Frederick Douglass, Autobiographies

Full Custom services can be engaged to modify this set's book list or develop a new jacket design. 

Please allow a 2-week lead time, as your set will be made-to-order.

Please note that Customized orders are non-refundable and non-returnable.

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