Join creators, writers, and comics legends as they discuss the impact of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther in this gorgeously illustrated collection of essays
Marvel Studios’ Black Panther has become more than just a movie—it has shaped conversations about art, culture, science fiction, representation, justice, fashion, comics, creativity, and so much more. Celebrate the legacy of the film with this collection of all-new personal essays and reflections that shed light on its monumental impact, including firsthand stories from artists involved in the film, cultural analysis from journalists and academics, and thoughtful insights from writers and comics legends. Each contributor brings their unique expertise and experience to explore the film’s genesis and significance from every angle. Complete with gorgeous original illustrations, Dreams of Wakanda brings together a wide array of diverse and multifaceted perspectives that exemplify the many ways the film has impacted cinema, culture, and society.
In this collection:
- Costume designer Ruth E. Carter takes us through her Afrofuturistic designs.
- Writer Tre Johnson discusses the metaphoric qualities of vibranium.
- Author Yona Harvey reflects on how the film has resonated with audiences across the African diaspora.
- Journalist Hannah Giorgis uncovers how the soundtrack fits into sonic portraits of Blackness.
MARVEL STUDIO’S BLACK PANTHER: DREAMS OF WAKANDA – Complete Contributor List:
- Ruth E. Carter, award-winning costume designer, Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
- Yona Harvey, Award-winning poet, Contributor to Marvel Comics’ Black Panther: World of Wakanda and Black Panther & the Crew
- Aaron C. Allen, professor of the Roger Williams University course, “Wakanda Forever: The Racial Politics in Marvel Studios’ Black Panther”
- Tre Johnson, writer and journalist on issues of race, culture, and politics
- Hannah Giorgis, culture writer, The Atlantic
- Gil Robertson, Founder and CEO of the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA)
- Frederick Joseph, award-winning author, activist, and educator, creator of the #BlackPantherChallenge
- Maurice Broaddus, writer, community organizer, teacher, and contributor to Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda
- Marlene Allen Ahmed, Associate Professor of English Literature, United Arab Emirates University
- Suyi Davies Okungbowa, author and contributor to Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda
- Arvell Jones, comics artist, Marvel Comics and DC Comics
- Dwayne Wong Omowale, Pan-African activist and author
To celebrate the launch of this book and Black Panther’s global impact, Disney and Penguin Random House are donating books to First Book and Books for Africa respectively. Disney is donating books valued at approximately $1,000,000 to support First Book, a leading nonprofit that serves children in underserved communities and addresses the needs of the whole child by supporting their education, basic needs, and wellness—all of which are essential to educational equity. Penguin Random House (PRH) is donating PRH titles valued at approximately $100,000 to Books For Africa. Books For Africa was founded upon a singular mission: to end the book famine in Africa. BFA collects, sorts, and ships books, computers, tablets, and library enhancement materials to every country in Africa.
