Marvel Studios' Black Panther
Dreams of Wakanda: Creators, Writers, and Comics Legends on the Impact of Marvel Studios' Black Panther
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Marvel Studios’ Black Panther has become more than just a movie—it has shaped conversations about art, culture, science fiction, representation, justice, fashion, comics, creativity, and so much more. Celebrate the legacy of the film with this collection of all-new personal essays and reflections that shed light on its monumental impact, including firsthand stories from artists involved in the film, cultural analysis from journalists and academics, and thoughtful insights from writers and comics legends. Each contributor brings their unique expertise and experience to explore the film’s genesis and significance from every angle. Dreams of Wakanda brings together a wide array of diverse and multifaceted perspectives that exemplify the many ways the film has impacted cinema, culture, and society.
In this collection:
• Costume designer Ruth E. Carter takes us through her Afrofuturistic designs.
• Writer Tre Johnson discusses the metaphoric qualities of vibranium.
• Author Yona Harvey reflects on how the film has resonated with audiences across the African diaspora.
• Journalist Hannah Giorgis uncovers how the soundtrack fits into sonic portraits of Blackness.
The contributors:
Marlene Allen Ahmed • Aaron C. Allen • Maurice Broaddus • Ruth E. Carter • Hannah Giorgis • Yona Harvey • Tre Johnson • Arvell Jones • Frederick Joseph • Suyi Davies Okungbowa • Dwayne Wong Omowale • Gil Robertson IV • Foreword by Nic Stone • Art by Mateus Manhanini
To celebrate the launch of this book and Black Panther’s global impact, Disney and Penguin Random House are donating books to First Book and Books for Africa respectively. Disney is donating books valued at approximately $1,000,000 to support First Book, a leading nonprofit that serves children in underserved communities and addresses the needs of the whole child by supporting their education, basic needs, and wellness—all of which are essential to educational equity. Penguin Random House (PRH) is donating PRH titles valued at approximately $100,000 to Books For Africa. Books For Africa was founded upon a singular mission: to end the book famine in Africa. BFA collects, sorts, and ships books, computers, tablets, and library enhancement materials to every country in Africa.
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Creators
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MarvelAuthor
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Nic StoneAuthor of introduction, etc.
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Ruth E. CarterAuthor
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Hannah GiorgisAuthor
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Yona HarveyAuthor
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Tre JohnsonAuthor
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Marlene Allen AhmedAuthor
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Aaron C. AllenAuthor
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Maurice BroaddusAuthor
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Arvell JonesAuthor
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Frederick JosephAuthor
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Suyi Davies OkungbowaAuthor
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Dwayne Wong OmowaleAuthor
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Gil Robertson, IVAuthor
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VariousNarrator
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Release date
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
- ISBN: 9780593606322
- File size: 107795 KB
- Duration: 03:44:34
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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Here's an audio love letter for BLACK PANTHER fans who can't get enough of the film, its characters, comic book roots, and late star, Chadwick Boseman. The publisher gathered dozens of experts to write essays discussing the film, its impact on society, and how it affected them personally. The authors' passion comes through in the delivery of their personal essays and stories. Costume designer Ruth Carter speaks with pride and a touch of sadness at the loss of Boseman. Writer Tre Johnson clearly explains the characteristics of the mythical "vibranium" and suggests what it represents. His narration is smooth and commanding. Each narrator lends a slightly different quality to the work, speaking in their own voice. The production is a handsome tribute to the world of Wakanda. M.S. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine
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