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First printing, a large trade paperback, issued simultaneously with hardcover. An excellent - described as the comprehensive anthology of contemporary African American poetry since 1973 - edited and with an introduction by poet Clarence Major. Includes the works of 99 poets, including some almost unknown poems from the early years of the 20th century through the work of the poets of the Harlem Renaissance, the years of Black Power and the Civil Rights struggle to young poets like Paul Beatty just beginning to make their mark. Arranged chronologically by the birthdate of the poet. Among those included are Claude McKay, Jean Toomer, Langston Hughes, Derek Walcott, Pinkie Gordon Lane, Margaret Walker Alexander, Melvin Tolson, Henry Dumas, Sonia Sanchez, Rita Dove and many others. Includes brief notes on the contributors. 470 pp. SIGNED by contributor Quincy Troupe at the beginning of his selections. Very near fine in illustrated wrappers (remainder line). .ISBN # 0-06-0951214 

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