Big Black Penis
Misadventures in Race and Masculinity
$29.67
- Paperback
208 pages
- Release Date
8 September 2008
Summary
How does it feel to be a black man in America? It hurts, but in a beautiful way.
So Shawn Taylor says-and a lot more-in this unapologetic and sharply critical exploration of the hatred and anxiety that American society harbors toward black men, and the fear and confusion that black men harbor toward themselves. Mixing humor, rage, and startling vulnerability, Taylor leads us on a no-holds-barred tour of his own masculine development: negotiating his young life without a father, gett…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781556527340 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1556527349 |
| Author: | Shawn Taylor |
| Publisher: | Chicago Review Press |
| Imprint: | Chicago Review Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 8 September 2008 |
| Weight: | 190g |
| Dimensions: | 215mm x 139mm x 9mm |
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Critics Review
“Truth comes in many flavors.
“There are enough twists and curves to keep any reader titillated. [Big Black Penis] gives insight into the author’s inner workings, showing his vulnerability, fear, and concern in full – something not often granted to black men in America.” – East Bay Express” “Truth comes in many flavors. Shawn Taylor’s Big Black Penis is a picnic of spicy nuggets. Open it anywhere and laugh with recognition.” –Steven Barnes, author, Lion’s Blood and The Cestus Deception “Shawn Taylor’s deep questions and riveting stories give us a lens into our own culture that we desperately need.” – damali ayo, author, How to Rent a Negro “The black nerd has become the locus of pomo literary style.” – San Fransisco Bay Guardian “An intimate and comically insightful portrait of African-American masculinity.” – Tri-County Sentry “A great exploration into what it means to be a man in today’s society.” –Pop Syndicate
About The Author
Shawn Taylor
Shawn Taylor
is the author of People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm. He is a spoken-word performer and writer who focuses on gender, cultural identity, folklore, ancestry, and ritual. His solo performance “Slower than a Speeding Bullet” was selected as the AOL.com pick of the week.
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