The Professor [Charles Ashman]

Angela: A Revealing Close-up of the Woman and the Trial [Angela Davis, Black Power Movement]

North Hollywood: Leisure Books, 1971. First Edition, First Printing.

Photo-illustrated wrappers [8],9-224pp. The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; even , as expected, age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear with a slight lean. First Edition, First Printing.

This controversial and politically charged account of Angela Davis, the African American scholar and activist, focusing on her 1972 trial. The book offers a perspective that aligns with right-wing narratives of the time, portraying Davis as a militant threat to public order. Its publication coincided with Davis's trial, where she was acquitted of charges related to a kidnapping and murder attempt involving a courtroom hostage situation.

The book presents Davis as a radical figure, emphasizing her associations with the Black Panther Party and the Communist Party USA. It delves into her ideological beliefs, portraying her as a symbol of revolutionary violence. The narrative is steeped in the rhetoric of the era, reflecting the intense political polarization of the time offering a glimpse into the contentious political landscape of the early 1970s.

Subjects: Angela Davis, Black Power Movement, Legal History, 1970s Radical Activism, Black Panthers, True Crime, Political Biography, Radical Literature

Item #20389

Price: $45.00