The Impoverished Generation

Demas Nwoko

Verlag: New Culture Publications, 1992

Beschreibung

New Culture Publications, Softcover (1992) A rare SIGNED copy of The impoverished generation--the poorman's clean rags: The philosophy of an African democracy . Published January 1, 1992 by New Culture Publications. Signed to the title page and dated in 2023 by Demas Nwoko, which makes this a must for any collector. Now 88 years old, Demas Nwoko continues to work as an architect, artist and master builder as he has done since the start of his career in the 1950s after his studies In fine arts at the College of Arts, Science and Technology, Zaria in 1956. There, he founded the Zaria Arts society alongside artists Uche Okeke, Yusuf Grillo, Bruce Onobrakpeya, Simon Okeke and others. They became known as the Zaria Rebels for championing African ideas, art forms, and themes as opposed to mimicking western ideas. Demas Nwoko went on to attain international acclaim both for his art and his architecture. In 2023, he was awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the International Architecture Exhibition of 18th Venice Biennale of Architecture. The Impoverished Generation is a novel that explores themes of post-colonial Africa, cultural identity, and societal challenges. The story follows the protagonist, Emenike, as he navigates the complexities of a changing society. In the novel, Nwoko delves into the impact of colonialism on traditional values and the struggle for identity in a rapidly evolving world. Condition is very good. Signed to title page by Demas Nwoko. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 0000106

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Impoverished Generation

Verlag: New Culture Publications

Erscheinungsdatum: 1992

Einband: Soft cover

Zustand: Very Good

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket

Signiert: Signed by Author(s)

Auflage: 1st Edition