Without Sanctuary

This book, Without Sanctuary: Lynching Photography in America, is a powerful and thought-provoking collection of photographs depicting the spectacles of racial violence that occurred in the United States from 1882 to 1968. It provides a unique insight into a dark period of American history, one that is often overlooked or ignored. Each image is accompanied by an essay which provides important context for both the photograph itself and its place in the broader history of lynching in America. Without Sanctuary is not only an invaluable historical document, but also a reminder of how far we have yet to go in terms of race relations. The collection should be required reading for anyone wanting to understand the African American experience in this country.