Pictures and Progress explores how; during the nineteenth century and the early twentieth; prominent African American intellectuals and activists understood photographys power to shape perceptions about race and employed the new medium in their quest for social and political justice. They sought both to counter widely circulating racist imagery and to use self-representation as a means of empowerment. In this collection of essays; scholars from various disciplines consider figures including Frederick Douglass; Sojourner Truth; Ida B. Wells; Paul Laurence Dunbar; and W. E. B. Du Bois as important and innovative theorists and practitioners of photography. In addition; brief interpretive essays; or "snapshots;" highlight and analyze the work of four early African American photographers. Featuring more than seventy images; Pictures and Progress brings to light the wide-ranging practices of early African American photography; as well as the effects of photography on racialized thinking.Contributors. Michael A. Chaney; Cheryl Finley; P. Gabrielle Foreman; Ginger Hill; Leigh Raiford; Augusta Rohrbach; Ray Sapirstein; Suzanne N. Schneider; Shawn Michelle Smith; Laura Wexler; Maurice O. Wallace
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. The Bands included are good; Eddie was stretching for material on some of themBy Metal for Life!!This is a decent read;but nothing spectacular. This book seems rushed. The information is sometimes taken from Vh1s behind the music episodes etc. Many of the photos are captioned incorrectly(wrong band members named below the pictures).Having lesser known bands like Accept; Overkill; Exodus; etc. was a great idea. These bands deserve the exposure! The problem is that a lot of the material for each band is Eddies patting himself on the back and taking credit for their success. This is typical though as anyone who has listened to his radio shows knows. Its definitely worth the time to read; especially for metal fans who are not already familiar with these bands. I was expecting more.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Eddie Trunk does it again !By HairMetalguy 87A must have for any true metal and hard rock fan. The reason I love Eddie trunk so much is his wide spread love for all forms of hard rock and heavy metal. He makes you realize that all forms of metal are great. Its ok to like Iron Maiden and Stryper. Eddie gives a great look inside each band along with his picks of his favorite songs from each one.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Series of Metal KnowledgeBy Ruthie StaufferI am a huge fan of Eddie Trunk and That Metal Show. I was very excited when he released the first volume. The second volume is just as good. I always love hearing others views on Metal and what they think and like.