Book · 2021 · Social Science
Black Paper
Writing in a Dark Time
Why people recommend it
Black Paper by Teju Cole is a compelling collection of articles, essays, and lectures by the author that investigates visual culture, politics, and the ways in which human beings perceive and record history. The book was featured on The Ezra Klein Show during the April 18, 2023 episode titled The ‘Quiet Catastrophe’ Brewing in Our Social Lives, where Sheila Liming recommended it as the first choice in her curated trio of book suggestions. Liming highlighted the rich compilation of written works and lectures assembled by Teju Cole. She reiterated this endorsement on the December 22, 2022 episode titled Best Of: The ‘Quiet Catastrophe’ Brewing in Our Social Lives, featuring the speaker under the name Sheila Lim, who once again placed the essay collection at the forefront of her recommendations. Throughout these discussions, the book is framed as an essential intellectual companion for pondering contemporary crises, artistic expression, and the responsibilities of witnessing world events. Listeners looking for profound critical thought find resonance in Cole's ability to weave together diverse cultural touchstones, historical reflections, and personal observations into a cohesive examination of how society interprets and remembers turbulent times.
Who recommended it
- Sheila Lim Recommended
- Sheila Liming Recommended
Sheila Lim — 1 mention
“so my first recommendation is a book by taju Cole it's called black paper and it's actually a collection of Articles and essays by taju Cole combined with some lectures”
Sheila Liming — 1 mention
“so my first recommendation is a book by taeju Cole it's called black paper and it's actually a collection of Articles and essays by Tasia Cole combined with some lectures”