Afrofuturism

Part cultural roadmap, part inspiration engine, Afrofuturism explores how Black artists imagine liberating futures through avant-garde art, science fiction, hip-hop, Black comix, and graphic novels. With a twofold aim to entertain and enlighten, Afrofuturist creators bend genres to break down racial, ethnic, and social limits—empowering people to be fully themselves.

Discover the movement’s roots and its vibrant present: from the speculative worlds of Samuel Delany, Octavia Butler, and N. K. Jemisin to the sonic galaxies of Sun Ra, George Clinton, and will.i.am; from visual and multimedia artists invoking Dogon cosmology and Egyptian deities to creators remixing technology, myth, and activism. Themes range from the “alien” experience of Black life in America to the urgent “wake up” calls that echo across literature, sermons, and street movements.

Why you’ll love it

• Big-picture guide: clear introduction to Afrofuturism’s history, ideas, and icons

• Across mediums: literature, music, visual art, comix, film, and multimedia

• Thought-provoking: love, justice, identity, technology, spirituality, liberation

• Great for discussion: ideal for book clubs, classrooms, and curious culture lovers

Inside you’ll find

• Profiles of pioneering voices and rising artists

• Context for key works and how they converse across genres

• Accessible essays that connect past innovators to today’s creators

Details

• Genre: Cultural Studies / Pop Culture / Art & Literature

• Audience: fans of speculative fiction, music history, visual culture, and Black studies

• Format: See variant selection for edition details

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Imagine otherwise—and build toward it.