Langston Hughes (Poetry for Young People series). by Hughes, Langston; edited by Arnold Rampersad and David Roessel; illustrations by Benny Andrews - 2006.

New York:: Sterling Publishing Company, 2006.. 1st Printing.. Hardbound . BINDING/CONDITION: pictorial boards; a Fine book, with a Fine dust jacket; publisher's price on the jacket flap is intact.. about 10.25 inches tall by 8.75 inches wide . Index. Deep blue endpapers. Description: Illustrated in color with reproductions from the work of Benny Andrews (1930-2006). Andrews died at about the time of this publication, it is interesting to note that the front flap refers to him as ''one of America's most important living artists'', then the rear flap notes that he died in November, 2006. The publisher further notes: ''These rich portrayals of black life in America have been compiled and edited by Arnold Ramperad and David Roessel, the two leading experts on Langston Hughes's work, who also provide an insightful introduction to the poet's words and world.'' This is part of the publisher's Poetry for Young People series.