Lance Jeffers (17 results)

Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Wraps. Condition: Good. Illustrated wraps. 64 pp. Single issue of this journal devoted to worldwide Black studies. This issue with several articles on Black music; poetry by Chelle McMichael and Lance Jeffers; nuclear power and the Black liberation struggle, etc. Appears to be from the collection of Representative Louis Stokes, with a mailing label to the House Office Building addressed to L. Stokes on the front cover. GOOD+ condition. Aforementioned mailing label present. Minor soiling, toning, scuffing and edgewear.

Wraps. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated wraps. 112 pp. Single issue of this journal devoted to worldwide Black studies. This issue focusing on Cuba, including national culture in revolutionary Cuba; arts and artists in Cuba; Cuban music; "My Father's Country is the Poor," by novelist Alice Walker; poetry by Lance Jeffers, etc. VERY GOOD condition. Date stamp on the upper front cover. Minor toning and edgewear.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Detroit, 1977; illustrated paper covers; mild shelf wear; 8vo, 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; interior is clean and unmarked; 77 pages.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1974; illustrated paper covers; wear around edges; corners are lightly bumped; 8vo, 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; interior is clean and unmarked; 62 pages. Photos available upon request.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good-. Pictorial paper binding lightly rubbed at extremities; rear cover slightly smudged and creased, else a clean copy. ; In wraps. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 62 pages.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 77pp. Pictorial soft cover with title and title on spine. Illustrated by Beverley Rose Enright. Request Review copy card laid in. Lous publication folder also laid in.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Enright, Beverly Rose (illustrator). Illustrated yellow and red soft cover, b&w titles in black on front, photograph of Jeffers and reviews on back, 77pp. full page and some intertextual b&w illustrations. A very good clean copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Original wraps. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition, First Printing. 5 3/8 X 8 1/2 Inches. 77 PP. Stated "First Edition / First Printing" on the copyright page. Hint of wear to corners. The Lotus Press, an important engine behind the Black Arts Movement, was opened by Naomi Long Madgett after recognizing the need for artistic and powerful poetry publishing in the Black community. Having started the press in 1972, the Lotus Press is recognized as the 2nd oldest black-owned press in the United States. The press has now merged with the Broadside Press, the oldest black-owned press in the United States.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 62pp. Pictorial soft cover with portrait of author and title, and title on pine. First edition. First printing. Inscribed: "With warm regards to Addison Gayle --Lance Jeffers." Addison Gayle, Jr. College professor and author. Inscribed by Author(s).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 77pp. Pictorial soft cover with title and title on spine. Illustrated by Beverley Rose Enright. First Edition. First Printing. Inscribed by author, "To Addison Gayle with warm regards - Lance Jeffers." Addison Gayle was a college professor and writer. Signed by Author(s).

Softcover. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, 77 pages. In Very Good condition. Paperback binding. Spine deep yellow with red and black lettering. Covers have very slight wear including light scuffing and minor edge wear. Text block has very mild wear. Illustrated. First edition, first printing. TLS laid in with inscription by the author to poet, Myra Sklarew. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk office, Case #2 - New Ephemera Box #6. 1406385. FP New Rockville Stock.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 54pp. Poems. Pictorial soft stapled cover with title. "To Addison Gayle with warm regards Lance Jeffers." Scarce. Inscribed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condition: Very good. No jacket. Bin 3. First edition. Inscribed by the poet. Includes a Cal State Long Beach newspaper-- one of the Colleges Jeffers taught at-- with another message written, presumably to a friend on the front. A few tanned pages from the newspaper. Jeffers was a black Nationalist who really ended up in the periphery the Black Nationalist movement in the 60s. This might have been due to his growing up on his white grandfather's farm in Nebraska, then moving at ten to San Francisco to be with his mother. He was an academic who taught in colleges beginning in the early 50s, until his death in 1985.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 253pp. Pictorial soft cover with title and title on spine. "Witherspoon" by Lance Jeffers that delves into the African American experience, exploring themes of identity, struggle, and resilience. The story is set against the backdrop of the civil rights movement and provides a deep, introspective look at the life of its protagonist, Witherspoon, as he navigates the complexities of race and society. Jeffers' writing is known for its powerful and evocative prose, capturing the emotional and social challenges faced by African Americans during this pivotal time in history. The novel is both a personal journey and a broader commentary on the societal issues of the era.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Very scarce booklet of poetry and other writings by African-American authors including Quincy Troupe, Stanley Crouch and Eric Priestly among others. The book was "dedicated to Thaddeus Morgan Brevard Better known in Watts as 'Fats', 'Watts Fats; 'Fats' was shot nine times by the L. A. Police Department on November 14, 1967 while on his knees." Pages are clean and unmarked, lightly toned. There is significant wear along the spine edge of the booklet and the front and back covers are both partially detached. Front cover is clean and the back cover shows just a few light water spots. There are also a couple of light creases in the upper left corner of the back cover. (Note: Photos may show a flash reflection.) PayPal always welcome. We pack all our books with care and ship in cardboard boxes. Shipment outside of the United States may require extra funds. Additional photos emailed upon request.