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| | 4. |  | Benin: Kings and Rituals
from Snoeck Publishers
Price: $66.64
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After my first overview of this book I knew I had to get to Chicago to see this incredible collection which is on display at the Institute of Art Chicago through September '08. I flew there from Houston two days ago, and it was worth every penny. The book and exhibition show examples of life,... more info
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| | 5. |  | Home and Exile
from Anchor
Price: $9.35
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Since the book is already well-summarized above, I'll just give my own reaction.
I've read a number of Achebe's novels and one essay (the excellent critique of Heart of Darkness) and really enjoyed the "backstage" feeling of hearing the author's first person voice - an insightful and kindly... more info
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| | 8. |  | This House Has Fallen: Nigeria in Crisis
from Basic Books
Price: $12.24
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..and "fallen" from what position? It's tough to fall further downwards when you start out underground. Want the point of this "tale?" Visit the 419 eater website. That will tell you all you need to know about just what Nigerians are all about. The national industry is composed of nothing but filthy... more info
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| | 9. |  | A Mouth Sweeter Than Salt: An African Memoir
from University of Michigan Press
Price: $19.95
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Growing up in Nigeria in the years around independence provides good material for a personal memoir. These must have been extraordinary times, full of hope and expectation for the emerging new country. For a growing teenager though, the issues were closer to home. Falola, well known scholar of... more info
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| | 10. |  | Fela: Life And Times Of An African
from Temple University Press
Price: $29.65
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I have just finished this book and it was a thoroughly enjoyable and enlightening read. To be sure, this is an academic book, and it reads like one. But Veal is an excellent writer and his tone is appropriate for the depth he brings to his subject. This book takes the reader on a rich journey... more info
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