A '70's book of Black Lesbian poetry with many unique b&w graphic illustrations. Softcover, 5 1/2" X 8"

Woman Slaughter

Parker, Pat

Diana Press

Movement in Black: The collected poetry of Pat Parker ; foreword by Audre Lorde ; introd. by Judy Grahn ; [graphics by Wendy Cadden, Irmajean, Karen Sjoholm]

Movement in Black: The Collected Poetry of Pat Parker 1961- 1978

Literature & Fiction

Poetry

The Crossing Press

Straightforward, no-nonsense poetry about being Black, female and gay.

Jonestown and Other Madness

Firebrand Books

Movement in Black: The Collected Poetry of Pat Parker, 1961-1978

Pat Parker -- that revolutionary, raw and as they used to say, "right-on sister" -- would be celebrating her fifty-fifth birthday in 1999 had she not died of breast cancer ten years ago. To honor her work and call attention to the significance of her contributions, Firebrand Books is publishing a new, expanded edition of her classic, Movement In Black.
With an incisive introduction by Cheryl Clarke, celebrations/ remembrances/tributes from ten outstanding African American women writers, and a dozen previously unpublished pieces, Movement In Black is a must read/ must have on your book shelf.
Whether she was presenting her poetry on street corners, performing with other women -- writers, musicians, activists -- in bars and auditoriums, rallying the crowd at political events, preaching to the converted, or converting the ill-informed, Pat Parker was a presence.
She wrote about gut issues: the lives of ordinary Black people, violence, loving women, the legacy of her African American heritage, being queer. She was a woman who engaged life fully, both personally and as a political activist, linking the struggles for racial, gender, sexual, and class equality long before it was "PC" to do so. She died as she lived -- fighting forces larger than herself.
The publication of Movement In Black is an opportunity, both for those who were around the first time and those who are new to her work, to experience and enjoy Pat Parker's power.

Movement in Black

In this book, the sisters Jenny and Pat give instructions for quilts that have an essence of Africa about them. A short introduction explains materials, techniques, and tops. After which the first part of the book showcases stunning African quilts, and the scenery, animals or craft that has inspired them. The main section of the book gives the reader instructions for making 13 quilts, clearly explained with patterns and easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. Quilters may choose to work either by hand or machine, using whatever methods they prefer piecing, appliqué, or a combination of both. The quilts range from traditional to contemporary, suitable for inexperienced to advanced quilters. The artistry of the African-inspired ideas and techniques will encourage you to enrich your quiltmaking repertoire.

Quilt Africa

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Williamson, Jenny

Crafts & Hobbies

Collector+books

Pat and Jenny are the doyennes of African quilting. Known for their use of bold, vibrant colors in quilts with a distinctive style, in Quilt the Beloved Country the sisters carry their love for South Africa onto the sewing table. Using predominantly applique, both hand and machine, they show a gallery of 19 quilts interspersed with photographs of the land, people, flora, and fauna that surround them and influence their designs. They then provide patterns for 13 quilt projects and a few dolls, showing the inspirational photograph with each project so quilters may take off on their own creative wings. Jenny and Pat make their home in Johannesburg, South Africa, and have taught internationally, including at the American Quilter's Society Quilt Show and Contest in Paducah, Kentucky. AQS was the publisher for their book, Quilt Africa, in 2004.

Quilt the Beloved Country

Amer Quilters Society

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