Heathens and Revolutionary Art

Louisville, KY: White Fields Press, 1994. Limited Edition. Original wraps. Fine. Signed limited edition of Heathens and Revolutionary Art by Amiri Baraka.. Octavo, [16pp]. Original white wraps, title in black on front cover. Solid text block, small crease to bottom of spine. One of 250 total copies, this one is listed "83" of 97 numbered copies. Signed by the author on the title page. LeRoi Jones (1934-2014), later known as Amiri Baraka, was an American poet, playwright, and activist. Born in Newark, New Jersey, he became a leading figure in the Beat Movement before transitioning to Black nationalism and later Marxism. His works, including the play Dutchman (1964) and the poetry collection The Dead Lecturer (1964), explored themes of race, identity, and politics. In 1965, he founded the Black Arts Repertory Theatre/School, a cornerstone of the Black Arts Movement. Baraka's writing and activism often sparked controversy for its confrontational tone, but he remained a significant voice in American literature and political discourse.