02270nam a22002057a 4500 OSt 20260804155614.0 260804b |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d 9780241686782 AACR-II 824 BUS Busby, Margaret 21335 Part of the story: writings from half a century London Hamish Hamilton: Penguin Random House 2026 492p. ‘This fascinating and simply fantastic book is a comprehensive record of Margaret Busby’s exceptional life story . . . A true trailblazer, we all walk in the deep imprints of her footsteps’ Bernardine Evaristo This rare self-portrait from pioneering publisher, writer and cultural activist Margaret Busby underscores her powerful legacy and celebrates some of the people and places that have shaped her exceptional life Margaret Busby has been at the heart of cultural life in the UK for over 50 years. From becoming Britain’s youngest and first Black woman publisher when she founded publishing house Allison & Busby, to editing the ground-breaking international anthologies Daughters of Africa and New Daughters of Africa, her many achievements are testament to her dedication to championing the lives and stories of others, particularly those throughout the world who have been marginalised by the mainstream. With little attention previously given to her own skills as a writer, Part of the Story is a unique opportunity to enjoy her own remarkable literary output. It brings together her writings on people, places, politics and publishing, and provides a rich insight into the many elements that have contributed to shaping her life, from her childhood in Ghana to the Black writers, intellectuals, artists and activists she has worked with, befriended, supported and championed for over half a century. ‘Margaret has been a cheerleader, instigator, organiser, defender and celebrator of black arts for the past 50 years . . . She helped change the landscape of both UK publishing and arts coverage and so many Black British artists owe her a debt. I know I do’ Zadie Smith Literature and rhetoric class 21336 English essays and collections 21337 ddc B 0 0 ddc 0 0 LBSNAA LBSNAA 2026-08-04 0 824 BUS 186375 2026-08-04 2026-08-04 B 361834 361834