Saturday Night Sunday Morning

Through its beautiful black-and-white images,Saturday Night, Sunday Morningdocuments two important traditions in African American culture. Juxtaposing themes from Saturday night dancing, music, celebration, romance with those from Sunday morning spirituality, religion, family, community this collection captures African American life in a way that is both visually striking and deeply emotional. Curated and written by noted photographer and author Deborah Willis, the book includes nearly 200 images by more than 100 photographers from across the country, from well-known artists such as Gordon Parks, Carrie Mae Weems, and Clarissa Sligh to lesser-known worthies like Alan Kimara Dixon, Jessica Ingram, Nashormeh N.R. Lindo, and Hank Willis Thomas. Exploring an intriguing, uplifting side of everyday American life, this gorgeous large-format book is a valuable and joyous addition to any photography or African American studies collection.Willis, Deborah is the author of 'Saturday Night Sunday Morning ', published 2007 under ISBN 9781592582167 and ISBN 1592582168.