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Dr. Martin Luther King delivered the stirring "I Have A Dream" speech before the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963. The event was pivotal in the civil rights movement, and the speech is considered one of the finest pieces of oratory ever delivered in America. The following year, Congress passed a strong civil-rights bill, and King received the Nobel Peace Prize.
| Size | | Length: | 210 pages | | Height: | 5.5 in | | Width: | 5.0 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 10.4 oz |
Industry Reviews
King's most famous speech is handsomely interpreted in this lavish volume, which pairs his stirring words with illustrations by 15 Coretta Scott King Award- or Honor-winning artists. Taking as their inspiration King's timeless message, delivered at the famous March on Washington in the summer of 1963, the artists weigh in with an eclectic exhibit that, thanks largely to a simple but elegant book design, succeeds as a unified whole. Whether the medium is Leo and Diane Dillon's subtly plied acrylics, Ashley Bryan's playful tempera and gouaches or Brian Pinkney's distinctive scratchboard and watercolors, whether the scene depicts the "unspeakable horrors of police brutality," the degradation heaped upon those engaged in passive resistance or a symbolic feast at the "table of brotherhood," the pages flow like shifting set designs, each one illuminating a segment of King's speech. The result is an uplifting glimpse at a pivotal moment in 20th-century history, the impact made more personal by the different artists' heartfelt interpretations. A thumbnail biography of King is included, along with a brief afterword by each artist describing symbolic elements in his or her illustration. All ages. (Nov.)
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K Up Martin Luther King, Jr.'s classic speech is creatively illustrated by 15 Coretta Scott King Award-winning artists. Signed statements from the artists explain the emotions they were tying to capture and why and how they used certain colors and tones. The size and medium of the original art are given. This book evokes the sound of King's voice as it was captured on that historic August day in 1963. Although some pictures are more touching and sobering than others, from cover to cover this is a beautiful book. A foreword by Coretta Scott King is included. A biographical sketch, preceded by a black-and-white photograph, highlights critical events in Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life. Marie Wright, University Library, Indianapolis, IN
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