Showtime at the Apollo, the epic tale of Harlem's legendary theater
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- Graphic novels
- Harlem (New York, N.Y.) -- History -- Comic books, strips, etc
- Apollo Theater (New York, N.Y. : 125th Street) -- Comic books, strips, etc
- New York (N.Y.) -- Buildings, structures, etc -- Comic books, strips, etc
- Comic books, strips, etc
- Fox, Ted, 1954- -- Adaptations -- Comic books, strips, etc
- African American theater -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- 20th century -- Comic books, strips, etc
- Electronic books
- African American entertainers -- Comic books, strips, etc
- Music-halls (Variety-theaters, cabarets, etc.) -- New York (State) -- New York -- Comic books, strips, etc
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Showtime at the Apollo, the epic tale of Harlem's legendary theater
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Intended audience
Rated T
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
Showtime at the Apollo
Medium
electronic resource
Nature of contents
dictionaries
Sub title
the epic tale of Harlem's legendary theater
Summary
Writer Ted Fox and artist James Otis Smith bring to life Harlem's legendary theater in this graphic novel adaptation of Fox's definitive, critically acclaimed history of the Apollo. Since its inception as an African-American theater in 1934, the Apollo, and the thousands of entertainers who performed there, have led the way in the presentation of swing, bebop, rhythm and blues, jazz, gospel, soul, funk and hip-hop-along with the latest in dance and comedy. The Apollo has nurtured and featured thousands of artists, many of whom have become legends. The beauty they have given the world-their art-transcends the hatred, ignorance, and intolerance that often made their lives difficult. Today, the Apollo enjoys an almost mythical status. With its breathtaking art, this graphic novel adaptation of Showtime at the Apollo brings to life the theater's legendary significance in music history, African American history, and to the culture of New York City
Target audience
adult
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