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Cassius X
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By Stuart Cosgrove
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Published Oct 2020

Although Muhammad Ali’s decision to assume a new name has often been portrayed as a sudden transformation, Cassius Clay’s conversion to Islam was a process, not an event. For many months he received guidance from Malcolm X, who had traveled from Harlem to Miami to be his mentor as he studied for his entry into the deeply divided and fratricidal Nation of Islam. The name he assumed over those now-forgotten months was Cassius X. This is the story of Cassius X over twelve months in Miami, a city that was changing faster than America itself, as he trains for the fight that will bring him global fame: his world heavyweight title fight against Sonny Liston in February 1964. Change was happening on every conceivable front, not least in music where two significant coincidences brought Cassius X into contact with the two major forces in sixties music: Beatlemania and the newly emergent soul music. The Beatles famously turned up at Clay’s training camp at the 5th Street Gym and Sam Cooke negotiated a recording deal for the flamboyant Cassius X. However, his music career, which included a cover version of Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me” and a brief love affair with the dance-craze queen Dee Dee Sharp, never came close to echoing his career as a championship fighter. Politically, the Warren Commission, the FBI’s “Informant 88,” and the philosophical differences between Martin Luther King Jr. and the emergent black power movements were all at work. Cassius X’s experiences came to pre-empt and predict the major cultural and ideological shifts that would unfold in the decade ahead.
Patti Smith on Patti Smith
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Edited by Aidan Levy
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Published Nov 2020

From the moment Patti Smith burst onto the scene, chanting "Jesus died for somebody's sins, but not mine," the irreverent opening line to Horses, her 1975 debut album, the punk movement had found its dissident intellectual voice. Yet outside the recording studio—Smith has released eleven studio albums—the punk poet laureate has been perhaps just as revelatory and rhapsodic in interviews, delivering off-the-cuff jeremiads that emboldened a generation of disaffected youth and imparting hard-earned life lessons. With her characteristic blend of bohemian intellectualism, antiauthoritarian poetry, and unflagging optimism, Smith gave them hope in the transcendent power of art. In interviews, Smith is unfiltered and startlingly present, and prescient, preaching a gospel bound to shock or inspire. Each interview is part confession, part call-and-response sermon with the interviewer. And there have been some legendary interviewers: William S. Burroughs, Thurston Moore (of Sonic Youth), and novelist Jonathan Lethem. Her interview archive serves as a compelling counternarrative to the albums and books. Initially, interviewing Patti Smith was a censorship liability. Contemptuous of staid rules of decorum, no one knew what she might say, whether they were getting the romantic, swooning for Lorca and Blake, or the firebrand with no respect for an on-air seven-second delay. Patti Smith on Patti Smith is a compendium of profound and reflective moments in the life of one of the most insightful and provocative artists working today.
Revolution or Death
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By Justin Gifford
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Published Oct 2020

A gripping biography of Eldridge Cleaver, the charismatic leader of the Black Panther Party, exploring his radical journey and controversial legacy.

In a country defined by extreme political positions, Eldridge Cleaver embodied both ideologies in pursuit of his conflicting ideals. His inability to resolve these competing desires ultimately destroyed him. Charismatic, brilliant, and courageous, Cleaver built a base of power and influence that struck fear deep in the heart of white America.

Acclaimed biographer Justin Gifford answers these questions and many more by providing, for the first time, the life story of one of the most notorious black revolutionaries in history. He explores the audacious dreams and spiritual transformations of the eccentric radical and places him squarely within the context of his changing times. In Revolution or Death, Gifford was granted exclusive access to declassified files from the French police, the American embassy, and the FBI, as well as Kathleen Cleaver's private archive, and he explored previously unseen documents from archives around the world.

The Case of the Twisted Truths
The Case of the Twisted Truths (4 Formats) ›
By Lucy Banks
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Published Oct 2020

A twisted case awaits Dr. Ribero's agency...

Kester and Ribero’s team are back to face a new challenge: Hrschni, a powerful daemon, is hellbent on bringing spirits back to the world of the humans at any cost. Kester needs to gain control of his unique abilities, while coming to terms with the fact that his mother had more secrets than he realized. He must also decide where his allegiances really lie.

As the twisted truths keep coming out, he finds it increasingly hard to know who to trust. Can Kester stop Hrschni before it's too late?

Perfect for readers who enjoy:
  • Urban fantasy mysteries
  • Supernatural investigations
  • Stories with complex characters and family secrets
The Last American Hero
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By Alice L. George
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Published Nov 2020

On February 20, 1962, John Glenn became a national star. That morning at Cape Canaveral, the small-town boy from Ohio took his place atop a
rocket and soared into space.

He became celebrated in all corners of the world as not just the first American to orbit the Earth, but as the first space traveler to take the human race with him. Refusing to let that dramatic day define his life, he went on to become a four-term US senator—and returned to space at the age of seventy-seven. The Last American Hero is a stunning examination of the layers that formed the man: a hero of the Cold War, a two-time astronaut, a veteran senator, a devoted husband and father, and much more. At a time when an increasingly cynical world needs heroes, John Glenn’s aura burns brightly in American memory.
The Power of Hex
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By Shawn Engel
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Published Oct 2020

Unleash Your Inner Witch: A Beginner's Guide to Ethical Hexing

In The Power of Hex, Shawn Engel empowers young witches to harness their power responsibly. This inclusive guide demystifies hexing, revealing its history as a tool for protection and justice. Discover how disenfranchised groups have used this magic throughout history.

Explore modern takes on hexing with step-by-step rituals, sigils, amulets, and potions. Learn to focus your energy and craft your own spells using aligned ingredients. This beautifully illustrated guide emphasizes morality, ensuring hexing is used for protection, not harm. Perfect for new witches seeking empowerment and ethical practice.

TMI
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By Perez Hilton, With Leif Eriksson, With Martin Svensson
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Published Oct 2020

The story of how Mario Lavandeira became Perez Hilton, the world's first and biggest celebrity blogger. With Perez's help, many promising young artists reached the masses – Katy Perry, Adele, Amy Winehouse, and Lady Gaga, to name a few. Soon Perez was a Hollywood insider, but after a dramatic fallout with Lady Gaga, his blog became increasingly mean. When people called him a bully and a hypocrite for outing gay celebrities, Perez was forced to reevaluate not only his alter ego, but also himself. TMI reveals the man behind the blog in a new, revealing, and still juicy memoir.
You Next
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By Antonio Johnson
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Published Sep 2020

A photographic journey into the heart of Black barbershop culture. You Next explores the vibrant community, identity, and traditions found within these vital spaces in cities across America.

Antonio M. Johnson captures the essence of Black barbershops, revealing them as sanctuaries, cultural hubs, and sites of transformation. Through intimate photographs and insightful essays, this collection celebrates the barbers, customers, and conversations that define these spaces.

Discover the untold stories of Black barbershops and their profound impact on Black male identity and wellness. You Next is for anyone seeking to understand the cultural significance of these spaces and the reflections they offer on Black life.

  • Witness the transformative power of a fresh haircut.
  • Explore the unique social dynamics and traditions of Black barbershops.
  • Gain insight into Black male identity and wellness.
Zorro's Shadow
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By Stephen J.C. Andes
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Published Sep 2020

“SADDLE UP! Andes takes us on an exhilarating, dust-kicking ride through the actual origins and history of the first hemispheric Latinx superhero: Zorro.” —Frederick Luis Aldama, editor of Tales from la Vida: A Latinx 

Zorro’s Shadow explores the masked character's Latinx origins and his impact on pop culture—the inspiration for the most iconic superheroes we know today.

Long before Superman or Batman made their first appearances, there was Zorro. Born on the pages of the pulps in 1919, Zorro fenced his way through the American popular imagination, carving his signature letter Z into the flesh of evildoers in Old Spanish California. 

Zorro is the original caped crusader, the first masked avenger, and the character who laid the blueprint for the modern American superhero. 

Historian and Latin American studies expert Stephen J. C. Andes unmasks the legends behind Zorro, showing that the origins of America’s first superhero lie in Latinx history and experience. 

Revealing the length of Zorro’s shadow over the superhero genre is a reclamation of the legend of Zorro for a multiethnic and multicultural America.