The Art of Ruth E. Carter

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Costuming Black History and the Afrofuture, from Do the Right Thing to Black Panther

By Ruth E. Carter; Foreword by Danai Gurira

For three decades, costume designer Ruth E. Carter has shaped the story of the Black experience on screen—from the eighties streetwear of Do the Right Thing to the royal regalia of Coming 2 America. Her work on Marvel’s Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever not only brought Afrofuturism to the mainstream, but also made her the first Black winner of an Oscar in costume design and the first Black woman to win two Oscars in any category. In this definitive book, Carter’s wisdom and stories are paired with deluxe visuals, including sketches, mood boards, film stills, and stunning photography that spotlights her legendary talent for bringing heroes and sheroes to life.

Retail Price: $40
Details: Hardcover, 152 pages, 11” x 8”
Publisher: Chronicle Books

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Costuming Black History and the Afrofuture, from Do the Right Thing to Black Panther

By Ruth E. Carter; Foreword by Danai Gurira

For three decades, costume designer Ruth E. Carter has shaped the story of the Black experience on screen—from the eighties streetwear of Do the Right Thing to the royal regalia of Coming 2 America. Her work on Marvel’s Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever not only brought Afrofuturism to the mainstream, but also made her the first Black winner of an Oscar in costume design and the first Black woman to win two Oscars in any category. In this definitive book, Carter’s wisdom and stories are paired with deluxe visuals, including sketches, mood boards, film stills, and stunning photography that spotlights her legendary talent for bringing heroes and sheroes to life.

Retail Price: $40
Details: Hardcover, 152 pages, 11” x 8”
Publisher: Chronicle Books

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  • Ruth E. Carter is one of the most renowned and celebrated costume designers working today. In addition to her wins for Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, she has been nominated for two other Oscars and an Emmy. She has costumed more than forty films over the course of three decades. She lives in Los Angeles.

    Danai Gurira, who played Okoye in Black Panther, is a Zimbabwean-American actress, playwright, and activist.