Juba to jive: a dictionary of African-American slang
New York: Viuking [Penguin Group], [1994]. First edition, 8vo, pp. xxxv, [3], 548; with a useful 24-page bibliography at the back; fine copy in a fine dust jacket. Uncommon in the hardcover issue. "Since the days of slavery, when the conversations of black slaves served as the classic example of a secret tongue, a kind of "home talk" in the sense that it was not meant for listeners beyond the nest, to the 1980s and '90s and the expressions of rap and hip-hop, the evolution of African-American slang from private to public language has irrevocably influenced American culture and speech. Illuminating this vibrant language, Juba to Jive offers a comprehensive collection of terms, from the oldest to the most modern" (jacket blurb). Item #73906
Price: $150.00
