Aftermath is a timely document in our era of rodney king and o. Levar burton has also written a book called the aftermath. Levar burton speakers bureau and booking agent info. Lavar burton is a gifted director and anyone who listens to his excellent new podcast levar burton reads understands that he knows a thing or two about story.
On friday, february 10, 2017, the wildly popular actor, producer, and director will grace the stage at rootstech, the worlds largest family history and technology conference. He has been married to stephanie cozart burton since october 3, 1992. Aftermath by levar burton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Levar won the grammy award for the best spoken world album. Cutting stone by levar burton from amazons fiction books store. Levar burton simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. World trade center archive, a 2006 book of photographs and text by. Aftermath, a 1997 novel by levar burton aftermath, a 2009 novel by scott campbell aftermath, a 1998 supernova alpha novel by charles sheffield aftermath. Levar burton is an only son of erna gene and levardis, born on february 16, 1957, in. November 19, 20 today it is hard to form an even partly adequate idea of the extent of the devastation suffered by the cities. Levar burton a novel on an america torn by race wars where black people are kidnaped to serve as bodypart donors. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
Signed first edition of aftermath by levar burton ebth. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Short fictions and illusions from william morrow, which is available on audible. Aftermath aspect, 197 had a first hardcover printing of 35,000 copies, and was a wordstock bestseller. This was done as part of rooster teeths 24hour livestream for. The rhino who swallowed a storm, 2014, isbn 0990539504. After a promising first few chapters, aftermath devolves into typical postapocalyptic schlockwhich could be fun, except that it takes itself way too seriously. An elderly widow purchases the holy grail at a secondhand store, and becomes wrapped up in an epic quest. Aftermath felt like a book that he clearly wrote himself.
Burton strives in the novel to highlight the desperation of the world through the eyes of people like himself. Another star trek alumnus gets bitten by the writing bug. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. The united states of 2019 is a very different place.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Once logged in, you can add biography in the database. Published by warner books in 1997, this book is clothbound on board with white script on the spine. Thankfully, edmund is a repository of innocent wonder and trustingness, and ignores all the advice in his book.
Listen to levar burton reads episodes free, on demand. Levar burton is an awardwinning actor famously known for his roles in films such as, roots, and the childrens series reading rainbow. The heroine is a woman who invents a machine that increases the bodys immune system to the point. In every episode, host levar burton roots, reading rainbow, star trek invites you to take a break from your daily life, and dive into a great story. The best short fiction, handpicked by the worlds greatest storyteller. Ive picked this off the shelves and put it back so many times rather than be disappointed like some of the other scifi books written by star trek stars coughwilliamshattnercough. Built from the ground up by levar burton and his company, rrkidz, the app allows children to read unlimited books, explore video field trips starring burton, and earn rewards for reading. Hes the face of reading rainbow again, now that its back as an app. Read all about levar burton with s exclusive biography including their list of awards, celeb facts and more at. Publication date 1997 topics telepathy fiction publisher aspect. Mica was an employee of rooster teeths news division, the know. He is also a director of programs such as star trek and has authored the book aftermath. Click to read more about aftermath by levar burton.
Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. And tied into that, hes on the road promoting his and the reading rainbow imprints first childrens book, the rhino who swallowed a storm. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library. Aftermath however written by actor, director and producer levar burton who is most known for playing geordi laforge on the next generation. A novel of the future signed by author levar burton. Aftermath by levar burton is a fine depiction of african american imagery in a future meant to be rich and populated by all people. With this wise, aboveaverage debut, burton is poised to tackle bigger, more. Now living in sherman oaks, burton was formerly married to actress loretta devine and is known as an avid poker player. Levar burton has two children, a daughter michaela mica with his wife, and a son, eian burton born 1980 from a previous relationship. Levar burton was born on february 16, 1957 in landstuhl, rhinelandpalatinate, germany as levardis robert martyn burton jr.
In a nutshell, he has been honored with many awards and nominations. Levar burton is wearing all sorts of hats these days. Levars narration blends with gorgeous soundscapes to bring stories by neil gaiman, haruki murakami, octavia butler. Levar burtons books have been the source of much book angst over the years every time we see them in the bookstore. The best short fiction, handpicked by the worlds greatest storyteller in every episode, host levar burton reading rainbow, roots, star trek invites you to take a break from your daily life, and dive into a great story. Burton is also a fan of english football club arsenal. Aftermath by levar burton abebooks passion for books. Levar burton is extremely wellknown, both for his role as kunta kinte in alex haleys roots, and for his longrunning as lt. The erudite burton also began directing occasional episodes of the series throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, and is the author of the futuristic 1997 novel aftermath. Levar burtons father, levardis robert burton senior, was a united states army nco from 1954 to 1976. See all books authored by levar burton, including rhino who swallowed a storm, and aftermath, and more on thriftbooks.
We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, out. In every episode, host levar burton reading rainbow, roots, star trek invites you to take a break from your daily life, and dive into a great story. Willamette week fort lauderdale, fl a distinct vision. Levars narration blends with gorgeous soundscapes to bring stories by neil gaiman, haruki murakami, octavia butler, ray.
Now levar burton achieves new renown in his widely acclaimed first novela powerful. Levar burton reads listen via stitcher for podcasts. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. I mean it has some signs of being written by a first time novelist, but i actually respect the book even more for that reason. On marriage and separation, a 2012 memoir by rachel cusk. Chivalry appears in neil gaimans collection smoke and mirrors. Levardis burton retired in the rank of sergeant first class. Quote of the day i wish i were someone else so i could be friends with me. Browse and share the top lance reddick levar burton gifs from on gfycat. Levar burton has two children, a son and a daughter. Contact all american speakers bureau to inquire about speaking fees and availability, and book the best keynote speaker for your next event. Levar burton books list of books by author levar burton.
And by featuring potent, intelligent africanamerican protagonists, burton assures that black history does indeed include the future. I recomment this novel to anyone who cares about the human spirit. Levar burton biography, celebrity facts and awards tv guide. Rt extra life 2014 go the fuck to sleep with levar burton.
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