Something in Common and Other Stories.

First edition, advance reading copy of this collection of thirty-seven of Hughes' tales, eleven of them appearing in book form for the first time. Octavo, paperback issue, original pictorial wrappers, with the publisher's slip tipped in which reads, "Compliments of the Author." From the library of Geoffrey Bridson with his bookplate to the pastedown. In 1965, BBC producer Geoffrey Bridson and Langston Hughes co-produced the now famous nineteen-part BBC series The Negro in America which offered a kaleidoscopic portrait of African-Americans’ contribution to twentieth century culture as well as some raw insights into the Civil Rights struggle that was then rapidly gathering momentum. One of the most memorable episodes in the series explored the subject of African-American writing with Langston Hughes chairing a discussion between Le Roi Jones (later known as Amiri Baraka) and James Baldwin, who had just published his celebrated collection of essays about race and one of the most influential works on race relations published in the twentieth century: The Fire Next Time. In near fine condition. Jacket design by Oliver Lundquist.