We Travel the Space Ways - Black Imagination, Fragments, and Diffractions

This book explores a new perspective on Afrofuturism, featuring contributions from queer and feminist perspectives and circumnavigating continents, recalibrating definitions of Afrofuturism and re-emergence of Black visions of political and cultural futures.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 08 December 2021
Publisher: Transcript Verlag

This captivating book explores a fresh perspective on Afrofuturism, bringing together a diverse array of contemporary voices who, with legacies spanning 500 years of interaction between Africa, Europe, and the Americas, gaze towards the stars, distant planets, galaxies, and alternative ways of being. These writers, who approach Afrofuturism from queer and feminist lenses, traverse continents, recalibrating the definitions of this visionary movement. The editors and contributors of this remarkable volume engage in a thoughtful reflection on the re-emergence of Black visions for political and cultural futures, proposing practices, identities, and collectivities.

Contributions from esteemed AfroFuturist Affair, John Akomfrah, Jamika Ajalon, Stefanie Alisch, Jim Chuchu, Grisha Coleman, Thomas F. DeFrantz, Abigail DeVille, M. Asli Dukan with Wildseeds, Kodwo Eshun, Anna Everett, Raimi Gbadamosi, Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Milumbe Haimbe, Ayesha Hameed, Kiluanji Kia Henda, Kara Keeling, Carla J. Maier, Tobias Nagl, Tavia Nyongo, Rasheedah Phillips, Daniel Kojo Schrade, Nadine Siegert, Robyn Smith, Greg Tate, and Frohawk Two Feathers enrich the content of this volume.

Through their diverse perspectives and innovative approaches, these authors redefine Afrofuturism, pushing the boundaries of imagination and challenging established narratives. They offer a glimpse into a future where Black voices and experiences take center stage, shaping a world that is both futuristic and grounded in the rich tapestry of African heritage. This book serves as a valuable resource for scholars, artists, and enthusiasts alike, providing a comprehensive exploration of Afrofuturism's potential for shaping a more inclusive and equitable future.

Weight: 666g
Dimension: 226 x 147 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783837646016