{"title":"Imani Perry","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eImani Perry\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author and scholar celebrated for her insightful contributions to understanding African American culture, history, and experience. Her captivating narratives traverse the intricate pathways of race, identity, and the cultural legacy of Black America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImani Perry's brilliant writing can be explored through titles such as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Black in Blues\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"South to America\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each book is a profound exploration into the realms of History \u0026amp; Military and Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, offering readers a rich tapestry of stories that are at once educational and deeply personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Black in Blues\"\u003c\/em\u003e delves into the soulful rhythms and cultural significance of the Blues, revealing its complex roots and its enduring impact on American culture. Meanwhile, \u003cem\u003e\"South to America\"\u003c\/em\u003e invites readers on a compelling journey through the Southern United States, examining its pivotal role in shaping the broader narrative of America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast or someone seeking to deepen your understanding of African American experiences, Imani Perry's works are essential reads. They skilfully blend scholarly research with accessible prose, making complex subjects both meaningful and engaging for all audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"black-in-blues-by-imani-perry-9781837311637","title":"Black in Blues","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout history, the concept of Blackness has been remarkably intertwined with another colour: blue. In daily life, it is evoked in countless ways. Blue skies and blue water offer hope for a life beyond the current conditions. But blue is also the colour of deep melancholy and heartache, echoing Louis Armstrong’s question, ‘What did I do to be so Black and blue?’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBlack in Blues\u003c\/i\u003e, celebrated author Imani Perry uses the world’s favourite colour as a springboard for a riveting emotional, cultural, and spiritual journey—an examination of race and Blackness that transcends politics or ideology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing deeply from her own life, as well as from art and history, Perry traces both blue and Blackness from their earliest roots to their many embodiments in contemporary culture: The dyed indigo cloths of West Africa that were traded for human life in the 16\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century. The mixture of awe and aversion in the old-fashioned characterisation of dark-skinned people as ‘Blue Black.’ The fundamentally American art form of blues music, sitting at the crossroads of pain and pleasure. The blue flowers she plants in memory of a loved one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAttuned to both the harrowing and the sublime aspects of the human experience, \u003ci\u003eBlack in Blues\u003c\/i\u003e is a poignant, spellbinding, and utterly original work from one of our greatest thinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288378687724,"sku":"9781837311637","price":12.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/873aaede23737bada948ae29b760ef2c_879c3139-3ab6-4be8-9a61-fbe44aead3db.jpg?v=1770633243"},{"product_id":"south-to-america-by-imani-perry-9781837311651","title":"South to America","description":"An essential, surprising journey through the history, rituals, and landscapes of the American South - and a revelatory argument for why you must understand the South in order to understand America\n\nMany of us think we know the American South. We can rattle off a list of signifiers- the Civil War, Gone with the Wind, the Ku Klux Klan, plantations, football, Jim Crow, slavery. But the idiosyncrasies, dispositions, and habits of the region are stranger and more complex than much of the country tends to acknowledge. In South to America, Imani Perry shows that the meaning of American is inextricably linked with the South, and that our understanding of its history and culture is the key to understanding the nation as a whole.\n\nThis is the story of a Black woman and native Alabaman returning to the region she has always called home and considering it with fresh eyes. Her journey is full of detours, deep dives, and surprising encounters with places and people. She renders Southerners from all walks of life with sensitivity and honesty, sharing her thoughts about a troubling history and the ritual humiliations and joys that characterise so much of Southern life.\n\nWeaving together stories of immigrant communities, contemporary artists, exploitative opportunists, enslaved peoples, unsung heroes, her own ancestors, and her lived experiences, Perry crafts a tapestry unlike any other. With uncommon insight and breathtaking clarity, South to America shows that in order to envision a more humane future for the United States, we must shift our focus below the Mason-Dixon Line.","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288788975852,"sku":"9781837311651","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/010fda078da9d8c1be0a58f85c7e0f0e.jpg?v=1770604438"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/imani-perry.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}