{"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\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe definitive, deluxe art book from costume design legend Ruth E. Carter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eDo the Right Thing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the royal regalia of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eComing 2 America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Her work on Marvel's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBlack Panther\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever\u003c\/span\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eSchool Daze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cast and a transformative moment stepping inside history on the set of Steven Spielberg's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eAmistad\u003c\/span\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\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eMalcolm X\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eWhat's Love Got to Do With It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—and her journey into Afrofuturism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBlack Panther\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, has contributed a foreword. Fans will even get a glimpse behind the scenes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMAJOR ICON: Ruth E. Carter is behind some of the most iconic costumes on screen, not least the opulent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBlack Panther\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e looks that won her two Academy Awards for Best Costume Design. She's worked with some of the biggest names in cinema, from Spike Lee to Ava DuVernay. Her popularity goes beyond those interested in fashion and film—she is also a role model for women of color and creative entrepreneurs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eINCREDIBLE VISUALS: This gorgeous book includes an amazing array of images. Film stills reveals the details that make Carter's costumes so special. Sketches and mood boards illuminate her artistic process and the way she collaborates with actors, directors, and fellow crew members. This book is a feast for the eyes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCOMPELLING STORY: Taken as a whole, Carter's three-decade career is not just a collection of great films; it tells a story. Whether comedies or period pieces, biopics or superhero blockbusters, her films have shaped the narrative of the Black experience in American cinema.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBEHIND THE SCENES OF \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Fans will love seeing behind the scenes of the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBlack Panther\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the sequel, discovering the artistry and passion that went into creating Wakanda.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50064519135425,"sku":null,"price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/2201\/5312\/files\/810HqaC47pL._SL1500.jpg?v=1773951477","url":"https:\/\/store.moadsf.org\/products\/the-art-of-ruth-e-carter-costuming-black-history-and-the-afrofuture-from-do-the-right-thing-to-black-panther","provider":"Museum of the African Diaspora Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}