Take a Picture of Me, James Van Der Zee! Cover:Hardcover and Kevin Costner

and Kevin Costner

and then freedom

New introduction by Runoko Rashidi for the Black Classic Press edition

Full-color maps show the layout of Israel and other biblical locations for better context

Take a Picture of Me, James Van Der Zee! Cover:Hardcover and Kevin CostnerJames Van Der Zee was just a young boy when he saved enough money to buy his first camera. He took photos of his family, classmates, and anyone who would sit still for a portrait. By the fifth grade, James was the school photographer and unofficial town photographer. Eventually he outgrew his small town and moved to the exciting, fast paced world of New York City. After being told by his boss that no one would want his or her photo taken by a black