African American Literature Set
Made to Order at Juniper Custom in Boulder, Colorado
No library of American literature is complete without the writers who saw the nation most clearly, naming its contradictions and shaping its conscience. This set gathers seven of them, spanning two centuries of autobiography, fiction and essay: Frederick Douglass, W.E.B. Du Bois, Zora Neale Hurston, Richard Wright, James Baldwin, Maya Angelou and Toni Morrison. The jackets reproduce The Library by Jacob Lawrence, a painting thought to depict the 135th Street Library in Harlem, now the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. It is an image of readers absorbed in books, and a fitting emblem for writing of such consequence.
The Collection
Seven hardcovers in Library of America and Everyman's Library editions:
- Autobiographies by Frederick Douglass
- Writings by W.E.B. Du Bois
- Novels & Stories by Zora Neale Hurston
- Later Works by Richard Wright
- Collected Essays by James Baldwin
- Collected Autobiographies by Maya Angelou
- Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison
Each set is made entirely to order. Please allow two weeks for production.
Make It Your Own
Through our Full Custom service, we can expand the book list or design an entirely new jacket for this set. Explore Full Custom design
Please note that customized orders are non-refundable and non-returnable.
FAQs
Who was Jacob Lawrence?
One of the most important American painters of the twentieth century, whose work chronicled Black life and history with bold color and form.
Why Library of America and Everyman's Library editions?
Both are known for authoritative texts and durable, beautifully made hardcovers built to last generations.
Is the set suited to schools and libraries?
Yes. It is a natural fit for classrooms, book clubs and institutional collections exploring American literature and history.
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Juniper Custom
Juniper Custom curates & designs handcrafted book sets and libraries that are works of art for your shelves. Our thoughtfully curated collections elevate beloved classics and pop culture favorites with custom designed jackets, designed and made in our Boulder, Colorado design studio.
At Juniper Custom, we believe in making the custom process as easy as possible for our customers. Our dedicated client service team is always ready to assist you, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience from start to finish.
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