Baraka, Amiri (Imanu) [Imamu]

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Signed copy of this collection of 30 black-and-white reproductions of Baraka’s mixed-media artworks ("painted poems") dating back to the 1950s. Issued, according to the introductio n, in an edition of 450 copies, on the occasion of an exhibit of Baraka’s work at the University of Charleston on November 7, 1996. Charleston, WV: Parchment Gallery Graphics, 1996. Saddle-stapled in printed white wraps, 10-7/8 x 8-3/8 in. [36] pp. SIGNED on the title page by Baraka, who has also corrected the misspelling of his middle name (substituting an "m" for the "n" in "Imanu"). With a full-color print of the cover image (10 x 7-5/8 in.) tipped onto front cover verso. Fine condition. Show more