As a young South African woman of about twenty; Saartjie Baartman; the so-called "Hottentot Venus;" was brought to London and placed on exhibit in 1810. Clad in the Victorian equivalent of a body stocking; and paraded through the streets and on stage in a cage she became a human spectacle in London and Paris. Baartmans distinctive physique became the object of ridicule; curiosity; scientific inquiry; and desire until and after her premature death. The figure of Sarah Baartman was reduced to her sexual parts. Black Venus 2010 traces Baartmans memory in our collective histories; as well as her symbolic history in the construction and identity of black women as artists; performers; and icons. The wide-ranging essays; poems; and images in Black Venus 2010 represent some of the most compelling responses to Baartman. Each one grapples with the enduring legacy of this young African woman who forever remains a touchstone for black women. Contributors include: Elizabeth Alexander; Holly Bass; Petrushka A Bazin; William Jelani Cobb; Lisa Gail Collins; Renee Cox; J. Yolande Daniels; Carole Boyce Davies; Leon de Wailly; Manthia Diawara; Diana Ferrus; Cheryl Finley; Nikky Finney; Kianga K.Ford; Terri Francis; Sander Gilman; Renee Green; Joy Gregory; Lyle Ashton Harris; Michael D. Harris; Linda Susan Jackson; Kellie Jones; Roshini Kempadoo; Simone Leigh; Zine Magubane; E. Ethelbert Miller; Robin Mitchell; Charmaine Nelson; Tracey Rose; Radcliffe Roye; Bernadette Searle; Lorna Simpson; Debra S. Singer; Penny Siopis; Hank Willis Thomas; Kara Walker; Michele Wallace; Carla Williams; Carrie Mae Weems; J. T. Zealy; and the editor.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It was worth the money to meBy William F. NappiI respect the authors education but this is by no means some kind of comprehensive guide. We get what we pay for though. right? How much is this? 10 bucks? I learned something from it of value. although it may not have been what Mr. emmel intended...whatever. It didnt cost that much. It would have been nice if some kind of hint as to how to tune a 5 string were included. He starts off in right field then kind of goes out of the ball park altogether. Maybe its me. Im new to 5 stringed basses. Its not just me though. trust me on that and youll save ten bucks. I dont meant o be hating on this guy. he seems pretty cool...Like I said from the onset. going full circle. to me it was worth the money.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great layout easy to followBy Customer2 thumbs up.....just states the information you need to get rocking. With easy to read tabs on kindle. You will enjoy.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Howard JohnBest 5 string bass book out there
