Traces the life of the popular Black comedian, from his childhood in Peoria, Illinois, to his work on the nightclub circuit, and his eventual success in movies

"This anthology captures the spirit, zest, and cultural impact of Pryor's complex artistry."--Back cover.

The twentieth anniversary edition of one of the most controversial books ever published on race and language is now more relevant than ever in this season of ra

A major biography—intimate, gripping, revelatory—of an artist who revolutionized American comedy. Richard Pryor may have been the most unlikely star in Holl

“Hold tight. The way to go mad without losing your mind is sometimes unruly.” So begins La Marr Jurelle Bruce's urgent provocation and poignant meditation o