Directory of Blacks in the Performing Arts
2nd Edition
Published on 1. May 1991
Book
Hardback
612 pages
978-0-8108-2222-1 (ISBN)
Description
This second edition is a single-volume ready reference source on some 1,100 black performing artists in film, television, theatre, dance, and musical performance. The body of the work is arranged alphabetically. All artists included in the first edition are listed here, with updated information as appropriate.
Reviews / Votes
...authoritative... * American Theatre * ...excellent and unique...Recommended. * Classic Images * Mapp includes basic facts on a wide spectrum of those in the performing arts and that is the book's chief advantage...recommended for libraries where there is interest in black performance in the arts. * CHOICE * Public libraries, as well as academic libraries with performing arts, popular culture, and black studies collections, will welcome the new edition. * Booklist * ...remains a valuable biographic tool. * American Reference Books Annual * This is probably the most complete reference of its type for both current and past performers. * Library Journal * As a reference work, it is quite an achievement. * Reactions *More details
Edition
Second Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham, MD
United States
Dimensions
Height: 224 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 38 mm
Weight
830 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8108-2222-1 (9780810822221)
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Persons
Edward Mapp is Professor of Speech, Communications, & Theatre Arts at Borough of Manhattan Community College and a member of the New York City Commission on Human Rights. He is an active member of the Black Filmmakers Foundation and AUDELCO, organizations devoted to recognizing the achievements of the black performing artist.