{"product_id":"africana-an-encyclopedia-of-an-amazing-continent-hardcover","title":"Africana: An Encyclopedia of an Amazing Continent - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMayowa Alabi\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eKim Chakanetsa\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the incredible history and diversity of the African continent in all its splendour with this beautifully illustrated and fact-filled encyclopedia.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This\u003cb\u003e fascinating and beautiful\u003c\/b\u003e book is divided into broad geographical sections which celebrate and showcase the peoples, landscapes and wildlife from different regions of this great continent, and \u003cb\u003ebright and bold illustrations \u003c\/b\u003ebring these facts to life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Learn about the \u003cb\u003eastonishing history of the continent, \u003c\/b\u003e as the birthplace of the very first human beings, through rich historical civilisations such as the \u003cb\u003eancient Egyptians\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ethe Benin Empire, \u003c\/b\u003eand the \u003cb\u003eKingdom of Kush\u003c\/b\u003e, up to the development of the dynamic cities of the modern day. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAfricana\u003c\/i\u003e explores: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The \u003cb\u003ebeautiful visual cultures and artwork \u003c\/b\u003efrom across Africa, including the the printed cottons of Guinea and the mud cloth of Mali, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFamous figures from African history\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003emodern-day change makers, \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The\u003cb\u003e incredible landscapes and wildlife of the continent\u003c\/b\u003e, ranging from the deserts of the north, the rainforests of the central regions and the savannahs of the south. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Featuring a stunning \u003cb\u003ecopper foil-detailed cover\u003c\/b\u003e, this \u003cb\u003elarge-format book\u003c\/b\u003e is packed with maps, timelines, and much, much more to open your eyes to the beauty and brilliance of this diverse continent. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Lagos-based multidisciplinary artist, \u003cb\u003e Mayowa Alabi's \u003c\/b\u003ework is inspired by his childhood obsessions--African folklore and Afrofuturism. A graphic designer and photographer with over seven years of professional design experience, Mayowa previously worked as the Creative Lead at Co-Creation Hub Nigeria before taking on his current role as a visual artist for the BBC. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKim Chakanetsa\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster and producer from Zimbabwe. She joined the BBC in 2013 after working for CNN International and Associated Press. For BBC World Service, she currently presents a weekly radio programme called \u003ci\u003eThe Conversation\u003c\/i\u003e, which brings together women from different countries who have a shared profession, passion or experience. She has also worked on a number of documentaries for the World Service. When not in the studio, Kim likes attempting complex recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.61 x 12.43 x 10.36 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 04, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766118514976,"sku":"9780711269804","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e7b0757ea91751cbe1c92f22996a9371.webp?v=1780285961","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/africana-an-encyclopedia-of-an-amazing-continent-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}