The long-awaited reissue of the sequel to Amiri Baraka’s seminal work, BLUES PEOPLE, and latest selection in the AkashiClassics Renegade Reprint Series. This collection of essays by Amiri Baraka/LeRoi Jones includes a new introduction by the author and Q&A by Calvin Reid.
What was life like for the gangs of New York and others thrown into the nineteenth-century slammer?
Ex-bodyguard D Hunter is swept into the City of Angels on a dark mission to find his mysterious grandfather’s killer.
1/23/20, 7:00pm
Michael Zadoorian (Beautiful Music) in conversation with Luke Geddes for the release of his novel, Heart of Junk.
1/26/20, 9:00am
Winter’s Deep Peace Practice: Yoga Nidra and Writing: Give yourself the gift of deep rest and soulful integration. Spend a morning relaxing into the guided meditation practice of yoga nidra paired with a supportive writing practice. Invite body and mind to let go of your “to do” list and rest in the present moment. Yoga […]
Akashic Books is pleased to announce LyricPop, A New Picture Book Series Presenting Your Favorite Song Lyrics, Launching in June 2020
Ben Orki’s new novel The Freedom Artist is receiving fantastic advance praise!
