{"product_id":"last-of-the-po-ricans-y-otros-afro-artifacts-paperback","title":"Last of the Po' Ricans y Otros Afro-Artifacts - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlano Not4prophet Baez\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRichard Vagabond Beaumont\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eTony Medina\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLAST OF THE PO'RICANS Y OTROS AFRO-ARTIFACTS is the first poetry collection by Not4Prophet, showcasing a vibrant blend of poetry that captures the cultural essence of Puerto Rico and New York City through the perspective of a Puerto Rican from Ponce, residing in El Barrio\/East Harlem and the South Bronx. In exploring this sense of \"otherness,\" which encompasses struggles with poverty, racial pride, and racial tensions, Not4Prophet pays tribute to the pioneers of the Nuyorican and Black Arts movements. Composed in free verse and rich with cultural and historical allusions, LAST OF THE PO'RICANS pushes boundaries and confronts readers with striking imagery and clever wordplay that dares to address difficult topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNOT4PROPHET was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico and raised in El Barrio\/East Harlem and the South Bronx in New York City. He has released several indie music CDs, two self-published poetry chapbooks, and his writing has been featured in various books and magazines. He currently teaches writing at the Homeless Organizing Academy, located in the South Bronx section of New York City, and continues to diligently organize in the \"hood\". www.agitrap.com. VAGABOND is a filmmaker and multi-disciplinary artist who was born in Brooklyn to Puerto Rican and Jamaican parents. He has written, produced and directed the documentary RICANSTRUCTING VIEQUES, and the award-winning feature film, MACHETERO. A former member of the RICANSTRUCTION Netwerk, he continues to work on films, create posters, pamphlets, videos and all kinds of other agit-propaganda for \"the cause\" or just because. www.nothngtobegainedhere.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.32 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 25, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67857860559155,"sku":"9780988476332","price":28.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/VMYOXL4ZDH9780988476332.webp?v=1793572290","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/last-of-the-po-ricans-y-otros-afro-artifacts-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}