Afrofuturism as a genre is highly interdisciplinary, and you may encounter some difficulty in finding the resources you need when searching. Included on this page are some suggestions as to how you can best tailor your searching to find the resources you are looking for.
If you need assistance in locating materials or planning your research, please contact your liaison librarian for Africana Studies! Contact information is located in the box to the left-side of the screen.
On this page you will find links to a variety of resources that can help provide a general overview of Afrofuturism, or that may connect you with key resources in this area of study. Many of these links will take you to resources outside of Tredway Library, including to a number of lectures on Afrofuturism.
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Tredway library does not have any specific journals that only feature exclusively resources on Afrofuturism, since it is a topic that spans across many areas of study. However, listed here are some journals that you may find resources on Afrofuturism within.
| Journal Name | Years Available |
| African American Review | 1992 - present |
| Black Music Research Journal | 1980 - 2016 |
| Black Theology: An International Journal | 2002 - present (except previous 12 months) |
| Dancecult | 2009 - present |
| Journal of Futures Studies | 1996 - present |
| The Journal of Pan-African Studies | 1987 - present |
| Journal of Popular Culture | 1997 - present |
| Research in African Literatures | 1993 - present |
| Science-Fiction Studies | 1973 - present (excluding previous 12 months) |
| Utopian Studies | 1987 - 2018 |
Physical Reference Resources - located on the 2nd floor of Tredway Library.
African-American Art: A Visual and Cultural History by
African-American Art: A Visual and Cultural History offers a current and comprehensive history that contextualizes black artists within the framework of American art as a whole. The first chronological survey covering all art forms from colonial times to the present to publish in over a decade, it explores issues of racial identity and representation in artistic expression, while also emphasizing aesthetics and visual analysis to help students develop an understanding and appreciation of African-American art that is informed but not entirely defined by racial identity. Through a carefully selected collection of creative works and accompanying analyses, the text also addresses crucial gaps in the scholarly literature, incorporating women artists from the beginning and including coverage of photography, crafts, and architecture in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries as well as twenty-first century developments. All in all, African American Art: A Visual and Cultural History offers a fresh and compelling look at the great variety of artistic expression found in the African-American community. Visit www.oup.com/us/farrington for additional support material, including chapter outlines, study questions, links to artists' sites, and other resources to help students succeed.
Black Comix Returns by
In 2010, Professor John Jennings and Dr. Damian Duffy compiled andpublished a 176-page collection of art and essays celebrating the vibrantAfrican American independent comics community. Black Comix featured over 50contributors, including Dawud Anyabwile, Eric Battle, Kenji Marshall, AfuaRichardson, Larry Stroman, Rob Stull, Lance Tooks, and many, many more. It methigh praise throughout the industry and quickly sold through its respectableprint run despite interest and demand--used copies now fetch $60-150 onAmazon and eBay. Flash-forward eight years: the comic industry has changed a lotsince then, and the amount of African American talent continues to grow andamaze. While huge strides in diversity have been made, John and Damian felt thetime was right for another spotlight on the topic. Rather than simply reprintingthe first edition, considering the number of fresh new voices and changes in theindustry, a whole new volume felt necessary. This massive volume will be abrand-new milestone spotlight on the amazing diversity in comicstoday.
Marvel Encyclopedia, New Edition by
Discover the essential facts about Marvel Comics' timeless heroes and villains--from Captain America, Spider-Man, and Iron Man to Thanos, Loki, and Kingpin--with an introduction by the legendary Stan Lee. This is the "book that mankind has been hungering for," says American comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer, Stan Lee, "a book that is-now and forever-a shining beacon of wonder, a titanic tribute to talent unleashed." With this new edition of DK's best-selling Marvel Encyclopedia, keep up with the ever-expanding Marvel Universe. Updated and expanded, find out vital information and secret histories for more than 1,200 Marvel characters-from classics to brand new ones--while getting the lowdown on recent key events, including Civil War 2, Secret Empire, and Infinity Countdown. From iconic teams-such as the Avengers, X-Men, and Guardians of the Galaxy-to fan favorites-Black Panther, Deadpool, and Captain Marvel to rising stars Amadeus Cho, Squirrel Girl and the Exiles-every significant Marvel character is showcased with the latest comic artwork. Meticulously researched, expertly written, and stunningly illustrated, the Marvel Encyclopedia boasts newly commissioned cover art by one of Marvel's hottest up-and-coming talents. This unique, in-depth, and accessible encyclopedia is an indispensable guide to Marvel Comics that devoted fans and newcomers alike will return to time and again. © 2020 MARVEL
DC Comics Encyclopedia All-New Edition by
Revamped, redesigned, and fully updated to include the New 52 and Rebirth storylines, this is the definitive and indispensable guide to the characters and worlds of the DC Comics Universe. Created in full collaboration with DC Comics, this comprehensive reference book has The Washington Post saying, "The DC Comics Encyclopedia is a must." Formatted in an easy-to use A-to-Z layout, this guide is packed with information and thrilling comic book art and features more than 1,100 characters including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Joker, and much more. The DC Comics Encyclopedia All-New Edition brings everything up to date, providing an accessible, compelling, and lavishly illustrated guide to the dynamics of the DC Comics Universe. All DC characters and elements © & (tm) DC Comics. (s17)
Electronic Reference Resources