Part of the Story: Writings from Half a Century
Margaret Busby has been at the heart of cultural life in the UK for over 50 years. From becoming Britainās youngest and first Black woman publisher when she founded publishing house Allison & Busby, to editing the ground-breaking international anthologiesĀ Daughters of AfricaĀ andĀ New Daughters of Africa, her many achievements are testament to her dedication to championing the lives and stories of others, particularly those throughout the world who have been marginalised by the mainstream.
With little attention previously given to her own skills as a writer,Ā Part of the StoryĀ is a unique opportunity to enjoy her own remarkable literary output. It brings together her writings on people, places, politics and publishing, and provides a rich insight into the many elements that have contributed to shaping her life, from her childhood in Ghana to the Black writers, intellectuals, artists and activists she has worked with, befriended, supported and championed for over half a century.
Margaret Busby has been at the heart of cultural life in the UK for over 50 years. From becoming Britainās youngest and first Black woman publisher when she founded publishing house Allison & Busby, to editing the ground-breaking international anthologiesĀ Daughters of AfricaĀ andĀ New Daughters of Africa, her many achievements are testament to her dedication to championing the lives and stories of others, particularly those throughout the world who have been marginalised by the mainstream.
With little attention previously given to her own skills as a writer,Ā Part of the StoryĀ is a unique opportunity to enjoy her own remarkable literary output. It brings together her writings on people, places, politics and publishing, and provides a rich insight into the many elements that have contributed to shaping her life, from her childhood in Ghana to the Black writers, intellectuals, artists and activists she has worked with, befriended, supported and championed for over half a century.
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Margaret Busby has been at the heart of cultural life in the UK for over 50 years. From becoming Britainās youngest and first Black woman publisher when she founded publishing house Allison & Busby, to editing the ground-breaking international anthologiesĀ Daughters of AfricaĀ andĀ New Daughters of Africa, her many achievements are testament to her dedication to championing the lives and stories of others, particularly those throughout the world who have been marginalised by the mainstream.
With little attention previously given to her own skills as a writer,Ā Part of the StoryĀ is a unique opportunity to enjoy her own remarkable literary output. It brings together her writings on people, places, politics and publishing, and provides a rich insight into the many elements that have contributed to shaping her life, from her childhood in Ghana to the Black writers, intellectuals, artists and activists she has worked with, befriended, supported and championed for over half a century.
