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Author:

Fox, Ted, 1954- author.

Title:

Showtime at the Apollo : the epic tale of Harlem's legendary theater / by Ted Fox ; illustrated by James Otis Smith.

Publisher:

Abrams ComicArts,

Copyright Date:

2020

Description:

xv, 224 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm

Subject:

Fox, Ted,--1954---Showtime at the Apollo--Comic books, strips, etc.--Comic books, strips, etc.
Apollo Theater (New York, N.Y. : 125th Street)--Comic books, strips, etc.
Apollo Theater (New York, N.Y. : 125th Street)
1900-1999
African American theater--New York--New York--History--20th century--Comic books, strips, etc.
African American entertainers--Comic books, strips, etc.
Music-halls (Variety-theaters, cabarets, etc.)--New York--New York--Comic books, strips, etc.
African American entertainers.
African American theater.
Buildings.
Music-halls (Variety-theaters, cabarets, etc.)
New York (N.Y.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Comic books, strips, etc.
Harlem (New York, N.Y.)--History--Comic books, strips, etc.
New York (State)--New York.
New York (State)--Harlem.--Harlem.
Comic books, strips, etc.
Comics (Graphic works)
Graphic novels.
History.
Nonfiction comics.
Graphic novels.
Nonfiction comics.
Comics (Graphic works)

Other Authors:

Smith, James Otis, illustrator.
Graphic novelization of (work): Fox, Ted, 1954- Showtime at the Apollo.

Notes:

Includes index.

Contents:

Afterword. 2. How the Apollo got its groove back. 3. The 1930s: swingin' -- 4. Amateur night and the Apollo audience -- 5. The 1940s: boppin' -- 6. The 1950s: rockin' -- 7. Roots: blues and gospel at the Apollo -- 8. The 1960s: soulful -- 9. The 1970s: funky -- Afterword. How the Apollo got its groove back.

Summary:

"Writer Ted Fox and artist James Otis Smith bring to life Harlem's legendary theater in this graphic novel adaptation of Fox's definitive, critically acclaimed history of the Apollo. Since its inception as an African-American theater in 1934, the Apollo, and the thousands of entertainers who performed there, have led the way in the presentation of swing, bebop, rhythm and blues, jazz, gospel, soul, funk and hip-hop-along with the latest in dance and comedy. The Apollo has nurtured and featured thousands of artists, many of whom have become legends. The beauty they have given the world-their art-transcends the hatred, ignorance, and intolerance that often made their lives difficult. Today, the Apollo enjoys an almost mythical status. With its breathtaking art, this graphic novel adaptation of Showtime at the Apollo brings to life the theater's legendary significance in music history, African American history, and to the culture of New York City."--Publisher's description.

ISBN:

1419739255
9781419739255

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1141643298

Locations:

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)