Incognegro: Renaissance by Mat Johnson (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Incognegro: Renaissance by Mat Johnson, Warren Pleece The acclaimed racial drama, Incognegro, returns in this fresh graphic mystery set in 1920s New York, a hunt through the dark, dangerous streets of Harlem in search of justice.The acclaimed racial drama, Incognegro, returns in this fresh graphic mystery set in 1920s New York. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A page-turning thriller of racial divide, Incognegro- Renaissance explores segregation, secrets and self-image as our race-bending protagonist penetrates a world where he feels stranger than ever before.When a black writer is found dead at a scandalous interracial party in 1920s New York, Harlems cub reporter Zane Pinchback is the only one determined to solve the murder. Zane must go "Incognegro" for the first time, using his light appearance to pass as a white man to find the true killer, in this prequel miniseries to the critically acclaimed Vertigo graphic novel, now available in a special new 10th Anniversary Edition.With a cryptic manuscript as his only clue, and a mysterious and beautiful woman as the murders only witness, Zane finds himself on the hunt through the dark and dangerous streets of "roaring twenties" Harlem in search for justice. In a time when looks could kill . . . Zanes skin is the only thing keeping him alive. Author Biography Mat Johnson is the author of the novels Loving Day, Pym, Drop, and Hunting in Harlem, the nonfiction novella The Great Negro Plot, and the graphic novels, Incognegro and Dark Rain. He is a recipient of the United States Artist James Baldwin Fellowship, The Hurston/Wright Legacy Award, a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers selection, the John Dos Passos Prize for Literature, and is a Regular Contributor on NPRs Fresh Air. Mat Johnson is a Professor at the University of Houston Creative Writing Program.Warren Pleece is a comic book artist mostly known for his work on DC Comics Vertigo imprint for titles such as Deadenders, Hellblazer and Incognegro. As well as having worked for the magazine 2000AD, Titan comics Doctor Who series and for numerous publishers including Jonathan Cape, Macmillan and Simon and Shuster, he is also co-creator of comic magazine, Velocity, the graphic novels The Great Unwashed, Montague Terrace and the web series, Alby Figgs. Promotional A page-turning thriller of racial divide, Incognegro- Renaissance explores segregation, secrets and self-image as our race-bending protagonist penetrates a world where he feels stranger than ever before. Promotional "Headline" A page-turning thriller of racial divide, Incognegro- Renaissance explores segregation, secrets and self-image as our race-bending protagonist penetrates a world where he feels stranger than ever before. Description for Sales People A brand new installment to the recently reprinted 2009 Incognegro graphic novel reuniting the original creative team. The original Incognegro was recieved to widespread critical acclaim. Will appeal to fans of black fiction, detective stories, and classic American noir. Particularly relevant in light of the Black Lives Matter Movement and current political climate in both the US and UK. Details ISBN1506705634 Author Warren Pleece Pages 128 Publisher Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Year 2018 ISBN-10 1506705634 ISBN-13 9781506705637 Format Hardcover Imprint Dark Horse Comics,U.S. Place of Publication Milwaukie Country of Publication United States Media Book DEWEY FIC Language English Edition 10th Illustrator Clem Robins UK Release Date 2018-10-23 Publication Date 2018-10-23 AU Release Date 2018-10-23 NZ Release Date 2018-10-23 US Release Date 2018-10-23 Audience General Illustrations 128 Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137701195;

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