Richard Pryor: The Life and Legacy of a Crazy Black Man

Book Overview

Richard Pryor is an American icon whose name evokes irreverent humor, social critique, and a perplexing degree of self-agonized genius. This anthology captures in one volume the spirit, zest, and cultural impact of Pryor's complex artistry. Audrey Thomas McCluskey has assembled insightful essays from a broad range of scholars, social critics, writers, filmmakers, and other established and emerging commentators on American culture. Although a celebration...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253220114
• ISBN13: 9780253220110
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.6" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher