Black on Black : Baby sister and selected writings / [by] Chester Himes.
| Author/creator | Himes, Chester B. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | [1st ed.]. |
| Publication Info | Garden City, N.Y. : Doubleday, 1973. |
| Description | 287 pages ; 22 cm |
| Contents | Baby sister, a Black Greek tragedy.--Nine short stories: A Nigger. Tang. The night's for cryin'. Headwaiter. Pork chop paradise. Lunching at the Ritzmore. In the night. Heaven has changed. Cotton gonna kill me yet.--Four essays written during the Second World War: Now is the time! Here is the place! Zoot riots are race riots. If you're scared, go home! Negro martyrs are needed.--Eight short stories: All God's chillun got pride. Christmas gift. All he needs is feet. One more way to die. Black laughter. Da-Da-dee. Mama's missionary money. Prediction. |
| Local note | Little-87169 - $6.95 |
| Digital Bookplate | Bookplate for Gene and Susan Roberts |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner Rare copy gift of Gene and Susan Roberts, 2016. |
| LCCN | 72076169 |
| ISBN | 0385025262 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Rare Collection | PS3515.I713 B57 1973 | ✔ Available | Request Material |