Tells the extraordinary story of a man invisible 'simply because people refuse to see me'. Published in 1952 when American society was on the cusp of immense change, the powerfully depicted adventures of Ellison's invisible man - from his expulsion from a Southern college to a terrifying Harlem race riot - go far beyond the story of one individual.

Historic recordings of American writers talking about their lives and their art.

A collection of stories, poetry, criticism, and essays by black writers reflects their environment and attitudes.