Large and in Charge: People who are making it and making a difference in the book industry.

This article provides an overview of the African American publishing industry. Glen Thomson's publishing house, Writers and Readers, made an exceptional mark on the cultural landscape since its founding in 1974. His documentary comic book series For Beginners covered subjects from Marx to Malcolm X...

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Published in:Black Issues Book Review Vol. 8; no. 1; pp. 21 - 27
Main Author: Robinson, Carolyn Hardnett
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Published: Target Market News Jan/Feb2006
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