A Quick Ting On...
By Jacaranda Books
A Quick Ting On...
By Jacaranda Books
Jacaranda Books' ground-breaking non-fiction series, A Quick Ting On... explores the history and evolution of Black British Culture. With books surveying key topics ranging from Grime and Afrobeats to Black fashion and hair, each title has been written by an influential Black British voice and debut author, including: broadcaster and host of Channel 4’s How Not To Be Racist, Chanté Joseph; award-winning theatre and film producer and writer Tobi Kyeremateng; award-winning entrepreneur Tskenya-Sarah Frazer; and journalist and activist Franklyn Addo, among others.
A Quick Ting On: Grime
Franklyn Addo
£12.99 £12.34A Quick Ting On Grime is a brilliant look at the history, the present and the future of Grime Music. Franklyn Addo writes beautifully about this musical juggernaut that has taken over the UK in recent years.
A Quick Ting On: Afrobeats
Christian Adofo
£9.99 £9.49The first book of its kind, A Quick Ting On Afrobeats chronicles the social and cultural development of the eponymous music genre — tracing its rich history from the African continent all the way to the musical centre of the Western world.
A Quick Ting On: Plantain
Rui Da Silva
£9.99 £9.49Recognised as one of the most beloved fruits of the Black diaspora, Plantain holds profound value within the cultures and communities it is part of. A Quick Ting On Plantain is a cultural insight into the versatile fruit.
A Quick Ting On: The Black Girl Afro
Zainab Kwaw-Swanzy
£9.99 £9.49A Quick Ting On The Black Girl Afro is a powerful celebration of the versatility and diversity of Black women's natural hair. This informative book explores the rich cultural history of Black Women's Afros, their influence on popular culture, and the many ways in which Black women's natural hair is often politicised and judged.
A Quick Ting On: Black British Businesses
Tskenya-Sarah Frazer
£12.99 £12.34An informative look at the history, present and future of Black British entrepreneurship, A Quick Ting On Black British Businesses is an invaluable insight into how one of Britain's most influential communities continues to create space in the world of business.
A Quick Ting On: Theatre Sh*t
TOBI KYEREMATENG
£12.99 £12.34Combining elements of history, personal anecdotes and interviews, alongside layers of poetry and photography, A Quick Ting On Theatre Sh*t explores the modern age of Black British theatre, dissecting and recontextualizing what we know it to be.
A Quick Ting On: Bamboo Earrings
Sophia Tassew
£12.99 £12.34British Street Fashion has a rich history. Its trajectory from the streets onto international catwalks has been fast and heavily documented. A Quick Ting On Bamboo Earrings will be the first book to explore the politics of street fashion staple that is bamboo earrings.