Akashic Books

Day One: 2024 Was 1984 FAFO

The latest “naphic grovel” by rap legend Chuck D of Public Enemy explores how the year 2024 became the new, Orwellian 1984 in a large format, limited edition hardcover.

All preorders will ship on or before the November 10, 2026 publication date.

This page offers two LIMITED EDITION OPTIONS for Day One, one of which includes a priceless, one-of-a-kind original portrait of YOU by CHUCK D.

—Option 1. Choose the default option in the drop-down menu below for a $100 signed and numbered edition of Day One (only 800 available)

—Option 2. Choose the second option in the drop-down menu below for a $200 signed & numbered book PLUS an original “Sketchograph” portrait of YOU by Chuck D. All “Sketchograph” orders are nonreturnable.

Kumi Na Mbili: New-Generation African Poets, A Chapbook Box Set

This 13 piece, limited-edition box set—an African Poetry Book Fund (APBF) project—features the work of twelve new African poets.

Now available for preorder. All preorders will ship on or before March 2, 2027.

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Eight New-Generation African Poets: A Chapbook Box Set

This nine-piece box set, an African Poetry Book Fund (APBF) project, features the work of eight African poets.