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Purple rising : celebrating 40 years of the magic, power, and artistry of The color purple

Title

Purple rising : celebrating 40 years of the magic, power, and artistry of The color purple / conceived by Scott Sanders ; written by Lise Funderburg.

Author

Funderburg, Lise

Publication

New York, NY : Atria Books, 2023.
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Additional Authors

Sanders, Scott, 1957-

Description

287 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour); 27 cm

Summary

"Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece The Color Purple--as well as the acclaimed 1985 film from Steven Spielberg, the Tony-winning Broadway musical, and the all-new film adaptation with this gorgeously designed exploration of the novel's enduring legacy, featuring contributions from Alice Walker, Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Colman Domingo, Fantasia Barrino, Danny Glover, and more. Since its publication in 1982, The Color Purple has resonated with generations of readers across the globe. The novel catapulted author Alice Walker to international fame, brought Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg acting acclaim in the 1985 film adaptation, and inspired theatrical productions around the world, including the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. This cultural touchstone--which so profoundly touches on race, family, survival, spirituality, sisterhood, and love in all forms--continues to beget new iterations, most recently a feature film. Now, an in-depth exploration celebrates The Color Purple's ever-expanding legacy as never before: Purple Rising features oral histories and fresh anecdotes based on more than fifty original interviews, as well as vibrant, never-before-seen images. It reveals the crucial real-life experiences that inspired the novel, and the transcendent humanity of its themes that continue to connect with audiences, each new adaptation speaking to the changing times and cultural contexts. Creators, actors, producers, activists, cultural critics, and well-known fans comment on the power of Walker's story and how it has affected their lives and artistic choices, including Whoopi Goldberg, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Halle Bailey, Blitz Bazawule, Jon Batiste, H.E.R., Salamishah Tillet, Ricky Dillard, Gabrielle Union, and many more. An insightful and vivid celebration of an enduring classic, Purple Rising is the ultimate gift for fans of all ages and a true celebration of Black joy, storytelling, and achievement."--Publisher.

Subject

Genre/Form

Illustrated works.

Note

"The official behind-the-scenes book from page to stage to cinema and back again."--Front cover.

Contents

Timeline -- The 1982 novel -- The 1985 film -- The broadway musical & revival -- The 2023 Film -- Power --Spirit -- Connection -- Joy -- A new purple rises -- Meet the interviewees -- Credit and acknowledgments

Call Number

Sc F 24-120

ISBN

9781668023211
1668023210

LCCN

2023939146

OCLC

1402255773

Author

Funderburg, Lise, author.

Title

Purple rising : celebrating 40 years of the magic, power, and artistry of The color purple / conceived by Scott Sanders ; written by Lise Funderburg.

Publisher

New York, NY : Atria Books, 2023.

Copyright Date

Edition

First Atria Books hardcover edition.

Type of Content

text

still image

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Local Subject

Black author.

Added Author

Sanders, Scott, 1957- contributor.

Research Call Number

Sc F 24-120

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