Big Black Penis

Misadventures in Race and Masculinity

Shawn Taylor

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Chicago Review Press
01 June 2008

Gender studies: men; Black & Asian studies

How does it feel to be a black man in America? It hurts, but in a beautiful way.

So Shawn Taylor says-and a lot more-in this unapologetic and sharply critical exploration of the hatred and anxiety that American society harbors toward black men, and the fear and confusion that black men harbor toward themselves. Mixing humor, rage, and startling vulnerability, Taylor leads us on a no-holds-barred tour of his own masculine development: negotiating his young life without a father, getting shot, forming all manner of relationships with women. Big Black Penis, winner of the DIY Book Festival, brings the conversation on black masculinity into the 21st century.

By: Shawn Taylor
Imprint: Chicago Review Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 139mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 190g
ISBN: 9781556527340
ISBN 10: 1556527349
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 01 June 2008
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Shawn Taylor is the author of People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm. He is a spoken-word performer and writer who focuses on gender, cultural identity, folklore, ancestry, and ritual. His solo performance ""Slower than a Speeding Bullet"" was selected as the AOL.com pick of the week.

Reviews for Big Black Penis: Misadventures in Race and Masculinity

""There are enough twists and curves to keep any reader titillated. [Big Black Penis] gives insight into the author's inner workings, showing his vulnerability, fear, and concern in full -- something not often granted to black men in America."" -- East Bay Express"" ""Truth comes in many flavors. Shawn Taylor's Big Black Penis is a picnic of spicy nuggets. Open it anywhere and laugh with recognition."" --Steven Barnes, author, Lion's Blood and The Cestus Deception ""Shawn Taylor's deep questions and riveting stories give us a lens into our own culture that we desperately need."" -- damali ayo, author, How to Rent a Negro ""The black nerd has become the locus of pomo literary style."" -- San Fransisco Bay Guardian ""An intimate and comically insightful portrait of African-American masculinity."" -- Tri-County Sentry ""A great exploration into what it means to be a man in today's society."" --Pop Syndicate