Many Reflect on the Impact of BLACK PANTHER in MARVEL STUDIOS' BLACK PANTHER: DREAMS OF WAKANDA Next Month

Black Panther had an incredible cultural impact when it released in 2018. Next month, Random House is publishing Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Dreams of Wakanda, which is a collection of personal essays regarding the impact many individuals saw and felt from the film’s release. Some individuals featured include costume designer Ruth E. Carter, founder and CEO of the African American Film Critics Association Gil Grobertson, comics artist Arvell Jones, and more.

Marvel Studios’ Black Panther has become more than just a movie—it has shaped conversations about art, culture, science fiction, representation, justice, fashion, comics, creativity, and so much more. Celebrate the legacy of the film with this collection of all-new personal essays and reflections that shed light on its monumental impact, including firsthand stories from artists involved in the film, cultural analysis from journalists and academics, and thoughtful insights from writers and comics legends. Each contributor brings their unique expertise and experience to explore the film’s genesis and significance from every angle. Complete with gorgeous original illustrations, Dreams of Wakanda brings together a wide array of diverse and multifaceted perspectives that exemplify the many ways the film has impacted cinema, culture, and society.

You can read Dreams of Wakanda starting September 6 from your favorite bookstores with the hardcover set to cost $25. The full list of contributors include the following:

• Ruth E. Carter, award-winning costume designer, Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

• Yona Harvey, Award-winning poet, Contributor to Marvel Comics’ Black Panther: World of Wakanda and Black Panther & the Crew

• Aaron C. Allen, professor of the Roger Williams University course, “Wakanda Forever: The Racial Politics in Marvel Studios’ Black Panther”

• Tre Johnson, writer and journalist on issues of race, culture, and politics

• Hannah Giorgis, culture writer, The Atlantic

• Gil Robertson, Founder and CEO of the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA)

• Frederick Joseph, award-winning author, activist, and educator, creator of the #BlackPantherChallenge

• Maurice Broaddus, writer, community organizer, teacher, and contributor to Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda

• Marlene Allen Ahmed, Associate Professor of English Literature, United Arab Emirates University

• Suyi Davies Okungbowa, author and contributor to Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda

• Arvell Jones, comics artist, Marvel Comics and DC Comics

• Dwayne Wong Omowale, Pan-African activist and author