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Black on Black : Baby sister and selected writings / [by] Chester Himes.

Author/creator Himes, Chester B., 1909-1984
Format Book and Print
Edition[1st ed.].
Publication InfoGarden City, N.Y. : Doubleday, 1973.
Description287 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 noteLittle-87169 - $6.95
Local noteLittle-87169 - $6.95
Acquisitions source Joyner Rare copy gift of Gene and Susan Roberts, 2016.
LCCN 72076169
ISBN0385025262

Available Items

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Joyner Rare Collection PS3515.I713 B57 1973 ✔ Available Request Material