Brown Bohemians: Honoring the Light and Magic of Our Creative Community
People of color are the originators of all things, yet are all too often overlooked. Each of our stories is unique, but collectively they contribute to the rebuilding of community, and counter hundreds of years of colonialism, narrow minded and harmful media representation, non-inclusive and conformist beauty standards, and a systemic, historical lack of recognition for our contributions. Brown Bō'hēmians reclaims a small piece of a space that has always been rightfully ours.
Created to recognize and elevate the underrepresented and the undervalued, Brown Bō'hēmians is food for the creative spirit that most needs it: you.
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Absolutely breathtaking MUST HAVE book
The images, the story the artistry all are so so breathtaking! This book truly hones in on some absolutely stunning people of color defining what bohemian is to them. Because people of color are not a monolith and living a bohemian lifestyle is not a monolith, this book encapsulates a diverse range of ideas, views and lifestyles of Bohemian
Why haven’t you bought this yet? Hurry up!!!
If you’re into brown beauties with powerful and inspiring stories then this book is for you. If you’re looking for something to wow your friends when they visit, this book is for you. If you want to feel empowered by images that will instantly want you to be a better human being, then....this book is for you. Filled with colourful artistic and bohemian images, this book is destined for every black and brown beautiful soul.
Absolutely gorgeous
I follow Brown Bohemians on IG for inspiration so when they book was announced, I had to get one for my best friend and a copy for myself. Gorgeous collection of photos of radiant individuals with unique styles and stories of their own. Brown Bohemians is not just an IG page but a community and they celebrate their community in the most beautifully honorable way with this book.
Literally food for the soul!
I LOVE IT!! I can’t put it down - The rawness, honesty, transparency and vulnerability of the shared stories and personal experiences. The unapologetic Black and Brown images and so much more! Every single chapter and the turn of every page is relatable in ways we exist, choose to show up and take up space, and how we navigate and journey freely within the comfort of our own skin, rooted in our self-expression in ALL our ways. Thank you for this body of art, thank you for such shared stories, thank you for this masterpiece that will forever be a timeless piece.
This imagery MATTERS
This coffee table book is carefully crafted with striking imagery and beautifully bold voices. It is sooooooo needed. And I’m not speaking of showcasing brown individuality to groups that hardly know anything about the culture. This kind of imagery is needed within the brown community to illustrate the acceptance and beauty in being unapologetically unique and authentic. It is a true celebration on brown creativity which is often imitated but hardly uplifted as the culture to aspire to. This book gives people something to celebrate and others who are still finding themselves something to be inspired by. Super grateful for not just the existence of this book but also the execution of it.
This deserves to be in your coffee tables.
This is a Awesome book! I love everything about the book from the cover to the end of the book. It’s so wonderful to see such talent. Congratulations Ladies. PS I purchase one for me and my best friend. So I needed to purchase one more for my Sister!! Blessings 🙏🏽
I've been waiting for a book like this!
First, I'd give this book 10 stars if ai could. I'm a coffee table book fanatic and this book did not disappoint. Not only is it absolutely beautiful, with the most amazing pictures, the stories of the real people were the best part. I've purchased four copies to give as gifts. This book is mesmerizing, I couldn't put it down. It's got everything: Beauty, heart, real issues, it covers everything!! I'm following all the subjects on Instagram now because THEY. ARE. AMAZING!!! Kudos to the lovely ladies that curated this book, I've been waiting for a book like this for far too long.
Perfection!
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! Everything from the photography to the interview was inspiring!! Perfect coffee table book for you and a great gift for all your friends!!
Authentic, Beautiful Masterpiece!
This is the ultimate coffee table book! This book shows the culture from the inside out. It gives beautiful glimpses into this lifestyle. Super informative for those on the outside, who truly want to know and to understand. Well constructed is an understatement. When this book arrived, I immediately began skimming through it and I got the chills. I am so proud and excited that this work exists!
Love Love Love
I loved it so much I purchased it for a friend. Got it before all the buzz. Glad I didn't miss out on this beautiful book and piece of art! It's definitely one that I will cherish for a long time to come. Perfect for my space and it brought all kinds of black magic to my surroundings.
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