New Beacon- The Pioneering Years [ Available to Read Free Online] As part of our HLF Dream to Change the World Project, Dr. Ruth Bush has undertaken an original and valuable piece of research on the early origins of New Beacon Books, the UK’s first black publishing house and book shop. Central to this study is John La Rose, founder of New Beacon, who was able to commission many of New Beacon’s publications through his close personal contacts and friendships with a number of writers. Between September 2012 and September 2013, Ruth carried out interviews and researched the early correspondence and publication files held in the George Padmore Institute archive, which reveal much about the history of why New Beacon was created and how it was realised and sustained. The essay, book profiles, who’s who gallery and timeline that are published here, under the title New Beacon Books - The Pioneering Years, are the results of this exciting and comprehensive study and can be found in full on our website. georgepadmoreinstitute.org/the-pioneering-years
Posted on: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 13:13:00 +0000
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