Temple Folk
New York: Simon & Schuster, 2023.
First Edition. 208 pp. 8vo. Signed by the author on the half-title page. A Fine copy in a Fine, unclipped dust jacket. Binding is tight and square; boards are clean. Internally flawless. Appears unread.
A groundbreaking debut collection of ten stories that provides a nuanced portrayal of Black Muslims in the United States. Bilal’s narratives navigate the intersections of race, religion, and politics, often centering on characters grappling with the rigid convictions of the Nation of Islam as they encounter the complexities of 20th-century American life. This signed first printing of a National Book Award finalist is a key acquisition for collectors of modern African American letters.
Price: $75.00