Mama Black Widow: A Story of the South's Black Underworld
 

Mama Black Widow: A Story of the South's Black Underworld

by Iceberg Slim

"One of the most exciting literary revival series since the rediscovery of Jim Thompson's novels" (Playboy), Old School Books "is subtly transforming the landscape of post-war black fiction" (Bomb).
"Mama Black Widow" is the nickname of Otis Tilson, a comely and tragic black queen adrift with his brothers and sisters in the dark ghetto world of pimpdom and violent crime. His story is... (more)

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HISTORICAL FIX & Other Lit 89 books / 31 members / 563 posts Do you like to read as I call "Back In The Day" books, historical fiction with a passion?? Well this club is for members that love historical fiction of all era's and other literature, whether it's southern based, back in the day, or other great reads. Here you can discuss your favorite book, debate, and get other recommendations. So sit back, relax, and enjoy yourself as we go back in time.
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