{"product_id":"9780241686782","title":"Part of the Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e'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\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis 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\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMargaret 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 \u0026amp; Busby, to editing the ground-breaking international anthologies \u003ci\u003eDaughters of Africa\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNew Daughters of Africa\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith little attention previously given to her own skills as a writer, \u003ci\u003ePart of the Story\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'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\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hamish Hamilton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56988834464117,"sku":"9780241686782","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5334\/6096\/files\/9780241686782.jpg?v=1774282578","url":"https:\/\/goldenharebooks.com\/products\/9780241686782","provider":"Golden Hare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}