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Icons of African American Comedy
Eddie M. Tafoya
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Description for Icons of African American Comedy
Hardcover. This in-depth compilation of the lives, works, and contributions of 12 icons of African-American comedy explores their impact on American entertainment and the way America thinks about race. Series: Greenwood Icons. Num Pages: 283 pages, 17. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APB; ASZB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 24. Weight in Grams: 798.
This in-depth compilation of the lives, works, and contributions of 12 icons of African-American comedy explores their impact on American entertainment and the way America thinks about race. Despite the popularity of comedic superstars like Bill Cosby and Whoopi Goldberg, few books have looked at the work of African-American comedians, especially those who, like Godfrey Cambridge and Moms Mabley, dramatically impacted American humor. Icons of African American Comedy remedies that oversight. Beginning with an introduction that explores the history and impact of black comedians, the book offers in-depth discussions of 12 of the most important African-American comedians of ... Read more
This in-depth compilation of the lives, works, and contributions of 12 icons of African-American comedy explores their impact on American entertainment and the way America thinks about race. Despite the popularity of comedic superstars like Bill Cosby and Whoopi Goldberg, few books have looked at the work of African-American comedians, especially those who, like Godfrey Cambridge and Moms Mabley, dramatically impacted American humor. Icons of African American Comedy remedies that oversight. Beginning with an introduction that explores the history and impact of black comedians, the book offers in-depth discussions of 12 of the most important African-American comedians of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
ABC-CLIO United States
Number of pages
283
Condition
New
Series
Greenwood Icons
Number of Pages
308
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780313380846
SKU
V9780313380846
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About Eddie M. Tafoya
Eddie Tafoya is associate professor of American literature and creative writing at New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM.
Reviews for Icons of African American Comedy
What a surprise to laugh while reviewing a new reference title! This one features comedy icons—those who, 1) challenge the status quo, 2) influence millions, and 3) impact history; so it includes lots of humorous material while informing the reader and reflecting on race and entertainment history. . . . This entertaining work belongs in most circulating collections.
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