1955 The Viking Press God's Trombones James Weldon Johnson Hardcover Book
$65.00
Immerse yourself in a foundational masterpiece of the Harlem Renaissance with this beautifully preserved mid-century volume. This collector's hardcover features powerful poetic sermons elevated by the historic, striking illustrations of legendary artist Aaron Douglas.
- SIZE: 56 pages (Measurements are close but approximate)
- DECADE: 1950s
- STYLE: Harlem Renaissance / Dark Academia
- CONDITION: Good vintage condition; missing the dust jacket, light shelf wear, and minor white vintage inventory markings on the lower left front cover
- EXTRA NOTES: Features illustrations by Aaron Douglas and typography by C.B. Falls, published by The Viking Press
First published in 1927, God's Trombones is an extraordinary cultural milestone that captures the brilliant oral tradition of African American folk preachers. This 1955 printing preserves the legendary collaboration between author James Weldon Johnson and artist Aaron Douglas, whose geometric, silhouette-style artwork defined the visual language of the Harlem Renaissance movement.