A comprehensive bibliography of anglophone black African literature from 1982 through 1986. A reference for students and researchers in contemporary African literature and culture, the volume provides extensive coverage of major scholarly books and periodicals, as well as selective coverage of other sources of informed commentary. Some 5,000 (mostly unannotated) entries. The work is made very accessible by cross-references and indices by author, title, subject, and geographic location. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)