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DISTORTED MINDS: Spiritus AsperDISTORTED MINDS: Spiritus Asper (book)

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In this Special Color Edition collection of poetry and short stories, Ace Antonio Hall manages to illuminate, so imaginatively, American captivity with the narratives, which are both political and romantic. The distorted images mirror the tone of many of his short stories and poems providing tasteful surrealism and eroticism, hence the Latin sub-title Spiritus asper (rough breathing). The color version is available for download only.

THE WORKSTHE WORKS (book)

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David Dearborn eloquently interprets the artistry of painter, activist and jazz songwriter, Chris Acemandese Hall. Some of the best collection of paintings are showcased in this must have collection from Father & Son-Paintings & Words. In 1956, Ace's father, Chris Acemandese Hall helped found The African Jazz-Art Society & Studios (AJASS); an artist-activist group which inspired the phrase Black is Beautiful, which they believed inspired James Brown to write "I'm Black and I'm Proud". Ace’s creativity was inspired by his father who was also a painter and songwriter that wrote the lyrics to the Miles Davis jazz classic "So What". He also wrote the lyrics for "Bitches Brew", "Chameleon" and "Tranes Blues”; jazz classics sung by vocalese creator Eddie Jefferson. Chris Hall wrote and illustrated for children's books such as "Let's Celebrate Kwanzaa", "Melanin and Me" and created the top-selling black doll Huggy Bean for Golden Ribbon Playthings. In his father's memory, Ace self-published "The Works".

IN MY EYESIN MY EYES (book)

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"Rich...in spirituality. Naked...truths about life, love, relationships, politics & the world. Sexy...musings for the naughty in all of us. David Dearborn's collection of short stories and poems IN MY EYES showcases the depth of his intellect and shear talent as a writer...AWESOME!!”

-Loni Taylor, Radio Personality

"Omg. David, you are the bomb for that book (In My Eyes)...finally got to check it out and what did I see? THE BACKSPIN POEM!! Love you for that...that was really beautiful work!

-DJ Spinderella (from Salt n' Pepa)

EDITORIAL REVIEW: In My Eyes
In his writings, David Dearborn makes a valid attempt to heal, provoke, and inspire. He manages to illuminate, so imaginatively, American captivity with the narratives, which are both political and romantic. The collection also features some of his best work to date. A good read for poetry lovers, educators and anyone that has a love for rhetoric.

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