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# The Devil Finds Work: An Essay (Vintage International)

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From "the best essayist in this country” ( The New York Times Book Review ) comes an incisive book-length essay about racism in American movies that challenges the underlying assumptions in many of the films that have shaped our consciousness. Baldwin’s personal reflections on movies gathered here in a book-length essay are also an appraisal of American racial politics. Offering a look at racism in American movies and a vision of America’s self-delusions and deceptions, Baldwin considers such films as In the Heat of the Night, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, and The Exorcist. Here are our loves and hates, biases and cruelties, fears and ignorance reflected by the films that have entertained and shaped us. And here too is the stunning prose of a writer whose passion never diminished his struggle for equality, justice, and social change.

Review: The best book ever - One of the best books I have ever read. Buy the hardcover though
Review: Amazing Commentary! - James Baldwin is a profound and formidable writer; creative artist, advocate, activist, and prophet. Anything he writes is compelling and creates a cathartic moment which inspires his readers. "The Devil finds Work" is fresh and engaging. Please read the words of Baldwin.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #249,669 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #244 in Movie History & Criticism #727 in Black & African American Biographies #732 in Essays (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 283 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best book ever
*by P***R on January 10, 2026*

One of the best books I have ever read. Buy the hardcover though

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Commentary!
*by R***H on September 8, 2024*

James Baldwin is a profound and formidable writer; creative artist, advocate, activist, and prophet. Anything he writes is compelling and creates a cathartic moment which inspires his readers. "The Devil finds Work" is fresh and engaging. Please read the words of Baldwin.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Devil is in the Details
*by D***N on May 21, 2014*

One of the preeminent writers of the Harlem Renaissance and Black literature in general, this was my first foray into James Baldwin territory. Occasionally, people laud over certain people because they produce a lot as opposed to producing productive work. Now I understand Mr. Baldwin's acclaim and celebration. He is a genius! And I truly enjoyed how he intertwines anecdotes from his personal life into breaking down the impact of media images on our consciousness. His work was so poignant in my life that it prompted me to name my media analysis blog after this books namesake. Mr. Baldwin has earned rightful earned his reputation as one of the greatest writers of his time and beyond.

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