Makeda
The debut title from Akashic’s Open Lens imprint: a universal tale of family, heritage, and the ties that bind, from the nationally best-selling author Randall Robinson.
From a Basement in Seattle, the Poster Art of Brad Klausen: Expanded Edition
Honolulu Noir
Hunters in High Heels: Limited Edition Preorder
Broke Heart Blues
Depeche Mode: Live
Featured: Black Interest
You Can Keep That to Yourself: A Comprehensive List of What Not to Say to Black People, for Well-Intentioned People of Pallor
At long last, a much-needed guidebook for well-intentioned people of pallor on what not to say to their African American “friends.”
eel on reef
A truly exciting American debut from a Nigerian writer on Chris Abani’s new poetry imprint, Black Goat, with an introduction by Kwame Dawes.
Upcoming Events
Billy Childish & Ted Kessler — City Lights (VIRTUAL)
1/18/25, 11:00am
Billy Childish & Ted Kessler present To Ease My Troubled Mind, in conversation with Guy Picciotto of Fugazi (VIRTUAL event, 11:00am PT/2:00pm ET/7:00pm UK)
Ravi Coltrane & Brandee Younger — Rough Trade NYC (New York, NY)
2/6/25, 6:00pm
Ravi Coltrane & Brandee Younger discuss Alice Coltrane’s Monument Eternal; moderated by Ashley Kahn
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Limited Edition Preorders and Special Offers
Check out these exclusive limited edition packages by The Hold Steady, David Duchovny and Penn Jillette.
- Listen to “Imaginary Composition” by Sonnenzimmer
- Listen to “Beginnings, Endings, and Other Musical Figures” by Joseph Fuller
- Listen to “Catastrophe Will Never Let You Down” by Adam Gwon, performed by Margo Seibert
- Listen to “Leave it Alone” by Jason Kaminski
Akashic Insider
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Akashic Remembers Elizabeth Nunez
The World of Letters lost a true lion when Elizabeth Nunez passed away on November 11, 2024 at the age of eighty . . .
- Quarantine Q&A: David Duchovny
- TJJT Book Club: S.A. Cosby
- Quarantine Q&A: Jim Saah
- Quarantine Q&A: Tiphanie Yanique