A visual feast, this volume is a celebration of the first 100 years of Black film poster art. The images recount the diverse and historic journey of the Black film industry from the earliest days of Hollywood to present day. The posters are accompanied by insightful accompanying text, including a foreword by renowned academic, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and an afterword by Hollywood director, Spike Lee. 
 
From early independents to 12 Years a Slave, these posters represent a journey: part aesthetic, part nostalgic, they remind people of the pioneers of the past, those courageous and daring Black filmmakers, entertainers and artists whose dreams and struggles paved the way for future generations. 
 
The wealth of imagery on these pages is taken from The Separate Cinema Archive, formed by John Kisch. The most extensive archive of Black film memorabilia in the world, it contains over 35,000 authentic movie posters and photographs from over 30 countries. This stunning coffee table book represents some of the archive’s greatest highlights.