{"product_id":"the-art-of-ruth-e-carter-costuming-black-history-and-the-afrofuture-from-do-the-right-thing-to-black-panther","title":"The Art of Ruth E. Carter: Costuming Black History And The Afrofuture, From Do The Right Thing To Black Panther","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definitive, deluxe art book from costume design legend Ruth E. Carter.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuth E. Carter is a living legend of costume design. For three decades, she has shaped the story of the Black experience on screen—from the ’80s streetwear of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo the Right Thing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the royal regalia of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eComing 2 America\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Her work on Marvel's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlack Panther\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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 Academy Awards in any category. In 2021, she became the second-ever costume designer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this definitive book, Carter shares her origins—recalling a trip to the sporting goods store with Spike Lee to outfit the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Daze\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cast and a transformative moment stepping inside history on the set of Steven Spielberg's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmistad\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. She recounts anecdotes from dressing the greats: Eddie Murphy, Samuel L. Jackson, Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, Chadwick Boseman, and many more. She describes the passion for history that inspired her period pieces—from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMalcolm X\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat's Love Got to Do With It\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—and her journey into Afrofuturism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarter's wisdom and stories are paired with deluxe visuals, including sketches, mood boards, and film stills. Danai Gurira, beloved for her portrayal of Okoye in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlack Panther\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, has contributed a foreword. Fans will even get a glimpse behind the scenes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt its core, Carter's oeuvre celebrates Black heroes and sheroes, whether civil rights leaders or Wakandan warriors. She has brought the past to life and helped us imagine a brighter future. This book is sure to inspire the next generation of artists and storytellers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apt 105 Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51431076233492,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/5019\/1380\/files\/IMG_0720.webp?v=1760750228","url":"https:\/\/apt105books.com\/products\/the-art-of-ruth-e-carter-costuming-black-history-and-the-afrofuture-from-do-the-right-thing-to-black-panther","provider":"Apt 105 Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}