Fleischer, Nat – Black Dynamite V. Sockers in Sepia. A Continuation of the Drama of the Negro in Pugilistic Competition. 1941 1st ed. 250-pages. VG

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Fleischer, Nat – Black Dynamite V. Sockers in Sepia. A Continuation of the Drama of the Negro in Pugilistic Competition. 1941 1st edition. 250-pages. Good condition. Tight binder, straight, very clean.

Black Dynamite Volume V: Sockers in Sepia (published around 1947) is the fifth and final volume in a historic multi-book series written by Nat Fleischer, the influential founding editor of The Ring magazine. Subtitled “A Continuation of the Drama of the Negro in Pugilistic Competition,” this 250-page biographical survey chronicles the critical history, structural challenges, and achievements of African American fighters in professional boxing.

Historical Continuation: While earlier volumes in the Black Dynamite series targeted pioneering bare-knuckle fighters (Vol. I), modern legends like Joe Louis and Henry Armstrong (Vol. II), and turn-of-the-century champions like Jack Johnson (Vol. IV), Volume V acts as a sweeping survey to round out the comprehensive history of Black prize fighters.

Bout Profiles & Vignettes: The book features short, heavily illustrated biographical sketches, career breakdowns, and fight records of significant but frequently overlooked Black contenders and champions from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century.

The “Color Line” & Cultural Drama: True to its subtitle, Fleischer examines the social “drama” surrounding Black fighters. It outlines the racial barriers, promotional avoidance (the “color line”), and economic exploitation that African American boxers routinely faced in a segregated sports landscape.