Natives & Black, Listed 2 Books Collection Set by Akala & Jeffrey Boakye - Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire
Black, Listed

Condition: New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: Natives 9781473661233 / Black, Listed 9780349700564
Publisher: Two Roads (Natives) / Dialogue Books (Black, Listed)
Age Range: Adult / General Readership

Overview
This powerful two-book paperback set brings together two of the most talked-about British non-fiction titles of recent years. Akala's Natives and Jeffrey Boakye's Black, Listed both interrogate race, class and identity in modern Britain, blending memoir, history and cultural criticism. Together they offer a rich, complementary pairing for readers wanting to understand the legacy of empire, systemic inequality and the language used to describe Black lives today. Brand new, ideal for personal reading or as a thoughtful gift.

About the Books
Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire draws on Akala's own upbringing in 1980s Camden, tracing how his mixed Scottish-English and British-Caribbean heritage shaped his understanding of Britain's class and racial hierarchies. From being stopped and searched as a child to navigating an education system that often failed Black pupils, Akala widens his personal story into a sweeping analysis of empire, education, policing and identity, becoming a Sunday Times bestseller and Radio 4 Book of the Week.

Black, Listed takes a similarly panoramic approach, but through the lens of language and labels. Jeffrey Boakye examines the terms used to define Blackness - from historical descriptors to modern slang - unpacking how Black communities and individuals have been represented, stereotyped, celebrated and othered across culture, music, sport and politics. Part history, part memoir, part cultural commentary, it is written with wit, warmth and rigorous insight. Read together, these two books form a compelling, thought-provoking survey of race and class in contemporary Britain, perfect for readers of current affairs, social history and memoir alike.

• Two acclaimed, bestselling British non-fiction titles in one set
• Explores race, class, empire and identity from complementary angles
• Blends memoir, history and sharp cultural analysis
• Written by two of the UK's most respected voices on race and culture
• Brand new paperback condition - ready to read or gift
• Great choice for book clubs, students and general non-fiction readers

About the Authors
Akala is a British hip-hop artist, journalist, author and social entrepreneur, co-founder of the Hip-Hop Shakespeare Company. His writing and music explore race, class and British history, earning him widespread critical acclaim. Jeffrey Boakye is a writer, teacher and broadcaster from South London whose work examines Black British culture, identity and language. He is the author of several books exploring race, masculinity and popular culture, and is a regular voice on radio and in print media discussing these themes.

Why You'll Love This Set
Two vital, era-defining reads in one bundle - sharp, honest and essential for understanding modern Britain's relationship with race, class and identity. A brand new paperback set built for readers who want to think deeper.

Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; you will receive the current UK edition with matching ISBN as listed.