Write What by Biko Steve (76 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Very little shelf and reading wear, Light tanning to the pages.

Condition: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Condition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Paperback. Condition: Good.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. As New, An Unread Copy. May Have Minor Shelf Wear To Edges and/or Turned Corners. For More Information On Condition, Please See All Photos. "I Write What I Like" is a book by Steve Biko, a noted anti-apartheid activist in South Africa. The book is a compilation of writings, interviews, and trial transcripts by Steve Biko, comprising 19 parts. It contains a selection of Biko's writings from 1969, when he became the president of the South African Students' Organization, to 1972, when he was prohibited from publishing. The book promotes key tenets of the Black Consciousness Movement (BCM), notably, the need for Black unity and pride to end oppression. The book's title comes from essays Biko published under the pseudonym Frank Talk in SASO's newsletter.

8°, paperback edition. Condition: Gut. 216 pages, text in English, table of contents, cover with slight signs of wear, edges slightly browned, margins with notes, Steve Biko was one of the foremost figures in South Africa's struggle for liberation from the apartheid regime. Murdered by the police when he was only 30, he had already established himself as a leader through his work as a political activist and his writings on Black Consciousness. I Write What I Like was first published in 1978 shortly after his brutal murder in detention. This collection of writings displays all the qualities which have made Biko one of the most influential thinkers in contemporary South African politics - a profound humanity, passionate conviction, humour and courage. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 550.

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Softcover. Condition: As New.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good ++. John England (cover) (illustrator). First Thus. SUBTITLED ; ` 1946 - 1977'. The author of these 153 pages, first released the year after his death, died in prison of `brain damage'. The place : Port Elizabeth; the date : September 12, 1977. Read more about: Township life, gags, apartheid, SASO, Robben Island, Coloured Labour Party, Transkei, Lesotho, and white man's religion. Collection of 18 essays. UNillustrated. Cond ; Paper wrapper is blue with white lettering. Profile portrait of Mr. Biko on cover. Clean and bright. Minimal wear. Light crease in back cover. No names nor marks. Collectible reading copy. Qyote (p. 43) : " Poverty was a foreign concept. This could only be really brought about to the entire community by an adverse climate during a particular season. It was never considered repugnant to ask one's neighbours for help if one was ._._._. . " Size: 8vo.

Condition: Good. May contain highlighting, handwriting or underlining through out the book. Book may show some wear. Used books may not contain supplements such as access codes, CDs, etc. Every item ships the same or next business day with tracking number emailed to you.

Saddle-stapled wraps. Condition: Very Good. Written by the South African anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko. 17 pp., a clean copy in Very Good condition with light toning to the wraps and minor wear. // 'The first of these articles by the martyred South African leader Steve Biko was originally published by Selby Semela and Joel Bolnick of the Black Consciousness Movement. The second article initially appeared under the pseudonym of 'Frank Talk', but was actually written by Biko. The police went on a witch hunt for a Frank Talk. Later, in one of his trials by the South African regime, Biko admitted that he was the author. When questioned further, he said he did it because, 'I write what I like!' ~ Publisher.

Heinemann, Ibadan - Nairobi 1984. Reprint. 153 pages. Paperback. Cover with some traces of wear. Very good. * Preface and introduction by Aelred Subbs.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Tears to dust jacket. General age wear. Open Books is a nonprofit social venture that provides literacy experiences for thousands of readers each year through inspiring programs and creative capitalization of books.

First American Edition. First printing. Octavo (22cm). Tan paper-covered boards, backed in light brown cloth, in black dust jacket; viii,216pp. Slight rubbing at lower edge, minor mark to fore-edge, else Fine. Jacket lightly rubbed, mildly toned along extreme edges, with price label to front panel: Very Good or better. Biko (1946-1977) was a South African anti-apartheid activist, a leading figure in the South African Students' Organisation, and a developer of the Black Consciousness Movement. This anthology of his work was published a year after he was killed by South African state security officers.

Condition: Fine. Number of pages: 458p Size: 19cm.

Condition: Fine. Number of pages: 458p Size: 19cm.