<p>"Provides in-depth essays on the life and works of major writers, artists, and musicians of the period... <strong>Comprehensive</strong>... <strong>Thorough and well-organized reference</strong><strong>work</strong>... <strong>Recommended for all libraries</strong>." -- <em>Library</em><em>Journal</em><br />"Well written and cogent... <strong>A significant and useful</strong><strong>addition to reference works on the Harlem Renaissance</strong>... Accessible to readers on multiple levels and recommended for high school, college, and public libraries." -- <em>Booklist/RBB</em> (starred review)<br />"<strong>the most well-rounded portrait of the movement available</strong><strong>on resource shelves</strong>... <strong>This outstanding guide is highly</strong><strong>recommended</strong> for both public and academic libraries." -- <em>Lawrence Looks at Books, Gale Reference Reviews</em><br />"Wintz and Finkelman's encyclopedia <strong>exceeds in power and</strong><strong>scholarship all other reference works on the Harlem</strong><strong>Renaissance</strong>... Coverage is broad, deep, and scholarly... <strong>Highly recommended</strong>. All collections." -- <em>Choice</em><br />"Examining the political, economic, and social environment, as well as the artistic and cultural events of the Harlem Renaissance, these two volumes present some 625 entries, including essays on major writers, artists, and performers; discussions of creative works, especially those which had an impact on the development of the Harlem Renaissance." -- <em>Reference and Research Book News</em><br />"The two-volume <em>Encyclopedia</em> is <strong>an invaluable resource</strong> that extensively documents the events, people, and importance of the Harlem Renaissance." -- <em>American</em><em>Reference Books Annual</em></p>