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Just… wowThis is completely indefensible. These images are flat-out racist. Not. Okay.
I want to echo Holly’s sentiments, and her call for more information about how the hell this happened. And I’ll be writing a letter to Seal that’s very similar to Barry’s.
UPDATE: Seal Press has issued an apology, and will be removing the images from future printings of the book.
UPDATE II Amanda has also apologized.
Posted by Ann at 10:32 AM | in Books , Racism | Comments (53) | TrackBacks (0)
Seal Press: Groundbreaking Books. By Women. For Women.
Commenter “Godschocolate” wrote:Maybe in your mind these events are not connected because perhaps (I don’t know the ins and outs of your business), these decisions involved different people; however, it is not far-fetched or in crazy land to think that these events demonstrate a mentality of not only “white privilege,” but a willful and irresponsible regard for not only your POC clients, but anyone who is a discerning and thoughtful reader who does not live in a “ironic-feminist-kitsch-bubble.”
I will ask the question again:
In light of recent events involving members of your business and Blackamazon combined with the publication of images in Amanda Marcotte´s book, why should I or anyone not think that your (as a business) behavior reflects deeper issues concerning racism and racialist thinking beyond mere “white privilege?”
Seal Press: Groundbreaking Books. By Women. For Women.
Seal Press was founded in 1976 as a small DIY publisher to provide a forum for women writers and feminist issues, and since then, Seal has published groundbreaking books that represent the diverse voices and interests of women. Seal’s continually growing list includes books about women’s health, parenting, outdoor adventure and travel literature, popular culture, sexuality, gender and transgender life, sports, relationships, memoir, careers, finance, current affairs, and much more.