Books in the Visionaries series

A philosopher-filmmaker, Kathleen Collins decisively redefined the parameters of African American film with Losing Ground (1982). This book uses detailed analyses of Collins's films to contextualise her work in the African American, feminist and world film traditions, and it highlights her contribution to each of these canons.

Provides insight into the artist and his or her vision of what they were trying to do, while also acknowledging the lasting effect or impression of their work. This book gives a sense of the impact each artist has had on the development of art practice over the years.