What It Is... What It Was!; The Black Film Explosion of the '70s in Words and Pictures

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Summary: The best book ever on Black Cinema.
Review: Finally, at last, thank God! This book is way overdue. This is also the first book ever to cover the artwork of Blaxploitation films. The contents are amazing and you'll be shocked (as I was) by how many films of this films there were. There are 200 posters in this book alone and there are even more not covered here. This book is also great for Graphic Designers in any field. It is designed beautifully and the poster art (from the collections of Ron Finly, Mathieu Bitton and Quentin Tarantino, who published the book) is great inspiration. You'll also read great stories about the films from interviews with Pam "Coffy" Grier, Fred "The Hammer" Williamson, Melvin "Sweetback" Van Peebles, William "Blacula" Marshall, Samuel L. Jackson and many more. Basically, this is the best book I've seen this year and the best I've ever seen on the genre. For the price, you can't not get it! Enjoy and tell a friend as more books like these need to come out.

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Summary: YOU BETTER GET THIS BOOK...!
Review: Great book about the 70's black movies. I thought I seen them all but this book talked about movies I did'nt know about but would like to see, if I could just find all the videos! The art work alone is worth the price of the book! If you plan or get invited to a 70's party use this book as a guide to get that true afropicking,bellbottom,platform shoe wearing look.

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Summary: Fantastic!
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed the artwork in this book. I wish they still made movies like they did back in the day.

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Summary: Amazing, interesting and a dream coming reality
Review: I was expecting this kind of book because I'm now deep into Blaxploitation era, but also curious about Black movements of the 60ies and 70ies. In a way I learned a lot of things. A big deception is Ron O' Neal (aka Priest in "Superfly") isn't there, and the authors could also have gotten Tamara Dobson, James Brown, the late Curtis Mayfield and Willie Hutch. But that's life ! A big book, great value for me

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Summary: Amazing, interesting and a dream coming reality
Review: I was expecting this kind of book because I'm now deep into Blaxploitation era, but also curious about Black movements of the 60ies and 70ies. In a way I learned a lot of things. A big deception is Ron O' Neal (aka Priest in "Superfly") isn't there, and the authors could also have gotten Tamara Dobson, James Brown, the late Curtis Mayfield and Willie Hutch. But that's life ! A big book, great value for me

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Summary: This Book Is Great!
Review: If You don't know about all the '70s films,this book will let you know.I was blown away with this book it's a must have for all black film fans!

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Summary: SIMPLY MAH-VELOUS
Review: WHAT IT IS... TAKES US THROUGH THE MINDS OF SOME THE 70'S HIGHLIGHTED BLAXPLOITATION CELEBRITIES. A MUST HAVE FOR MOVIE BUFFS!

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Summary: A Must
Review: Without a doubt one of the Baddest Books that i have ever read.this book talks about my Favorite ERA.it explains the importance of these films&Artists.cuz at the time Tinseltown wasn't happening.the Black Artists here&their Films kept the Lights&Power on.this book sheds Light on Many Topics.the Impact of the Images have Lasting Impact.I'M Glad that Many Artists in the book said that they couldn't stand the term Blaxploitation.I Agree.Hollywood is a Business if the films weren't happening&Making Profit they wouldn't be on display.No Impact,no Word of Mouth they wouldn't be Happening.not everything was cool or worth watching but it was the kind of Charge that is needed to Level the Playing Field.it left a Lasting Impression on Me&Countless others.this is a Must have.very Detailed.

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Summary: A Must
Review: Without a doubt one of the Baddest Books that i have ever read.this book talks about my Favorite ERA.it explains the importance of these films&Artists.cuz at the time Tinseltown wasn't happening.the Black Artists here&their Films kept the Lights&Power on.this book sheds Light on Many Topics.the Impact of the Images have Lasting Impact.I'M Glad that Many Artists in the book said that they couldn't stand the term Blaxploitation.I Agree.Hollywood is a Business if the films weren't happening&Making Profit they wouldn't be on display.No Impact,no Word of Mouth they wouldn't be Happening.not everything was cool or worth watching but it was the kind of Charge that is needed to Level the Playing Field.it left a Lasting Impression on Me&Countless others.this is a Must have.very Detailed.