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Black Magic: Sabotage, Target Study, Black Art: Collected Poetry, 1961-1967

This book is a compilation of poetry from the early 1960s, focusing on themes of sabotage and the practice of black magic. The collection spans a six-year period and reflects the author's exploration of these dark and mysterious subjects. more

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Amiri Baraka
Amiri Baraka

Amiri Baraka, born Leroy Jones, was an American writer, poet, playwright, political activist, and music critic. His work spanned poetry, novels, plays, and music criticism, and had a profound impact on American literature and black culture. more

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