From the first slave writings to contemporary hip hop, the canon of African American literature offers a powerful counter-narrative to dominant notions of American culture, history, and politics. Resonant with voices of prophecy and resistance, the African American literary tradition runs deep with... More Info

The international phase of the Beat Generation's story, documenting their travels and the tremendous influence it had on their writing.  More Info

Previously uncollected pulp fiction by the 20th century American master.  More Info

One of the longest relationships between a publisher and a writer, documented in an intimate correspondence spanning their respective careers.  More Info

Chomsky presents short, forceful commentaries on U.S. politics, from the domestic economic crisis to Obama's strategies in Afghanistan and around the world.  More Info

""Sparing neither family nor self. he considers how the deck has always been stacked in his and other white people's favor. His candor is invigorating."-Publishers Weekly"One of the most brilliant, articulate and courageous critics of white privilege in the nation."-Michael Eric DysonThe old notion... More Info