{"product_id":"stepping-out-the-unapologetic-style-of-african-americans-over-fifty-hardcover","title":"Stepping Out: The Unapologetic Style of African Americans Over Fifty - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eConnie Briscoe\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMilton Washington\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn unapologetically bold, stimulating, and inspired collection of photographs and profiles celebrating the style of African Americans age 50+\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong inspired by mature adults daring to express their creativity and individuality through their style choices, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling novelist Connie Briscoe shines a light on these often overlooked and underappreciated sharply attired individuals. Accompanied by the marvelously talented Milton Washington's dazzling photographs, Briscoe's vision comes alive in these pages. From intrepid to chic, and sophisticated to free-spirited--\u003ci\u003eStepping Out \u003c\/i\u003ecaptures the very essences of a vibrant cross section of Black elders, showcasing their stories, their styles, and how their love of fashion was born and bred. This book\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003econtextualizes the cultural, spiritual, and historical influences on decades of Black style and testifies to this dynamic legacy for generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnie Briscoe\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller \u003ci\u003eBig Girls Don't Cry\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \u003ci\u003eA Long Way from Home\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSisters \u0026amp; Lovers \u003c\/i\u003e(a Blackboard bestseller), \u003ci\u003eP.G. County\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMoney Can't Buy Love\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eYou Only Get Better\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eJewels\u003c\/i\u003e (with photographer Michael Cunningham). She lives in Ellicott City, Maryland. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBorn and raised in South Korea until the age of eight, \u003cb\u003eMilton Washington\u003c\/b\u003e was adopted by a military family and raised throughout rural and urban USA. Milton's unique and multicultural background gives him an uncommon edge and perspective on the people and life experiences he's allured by. His fascination is all translated through the lens of the people, cultures, and happenings he chooses to capture with his still photography. His award-winning work has been featured in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eVideomaker\u003c\/i\u003e. And recently, Milton photographed an Afrofuturist fashion shoot for Emmy- and Oscar-nominated costume designer Ruth E. Carter.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 10.1 x 8.6 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 December 05, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764510196000,"sku":"9780593236116","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/966e57ab35b1d2c5ab95aaaabd3d5981.webp?v=1780250462","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/stepping-out-the-unapologetic-style-of-african-americans-over-fifty-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}