It is time to disrupt current criminological discourses which still exclude the perspectives of black scholars.

Through the lens of black art, Martin Glynn explores the relevance black artistic contributions have for understanding crime and justice. Through art forms including black crime fiction, black theatre and black music, this book brings much needed attention to marginalized perspectives within mainstream criminology.

Refining academic and professional understandings of race, racialization and intersectional aspects of crime, this text provides a platform for the contributions to criminology which are currently rendered invisible.

“In this fascinating discussion of race and representation in crime narratives, Glynn perfectly captures the contemporary zeitgeist around Black Lives Matter and criminal justice. The world may finally be ready to listen to Glynn’s wisdom.” Shadd Maruna, Queen’s University Belfast
“Martin Glynn advocates for a long overdue reckoning in how criminology investigates race. His critique showcases the essential role of art in this reimagining and makes clear that the criminal-legal system must adopt new, progressive paradigms.” Katheryn Russell-Brown, University of Florida

Martin Glynn is a lecturer in Criminology at Birmingham City University and a Winston Churchill Fellow with over 35 years’ experience of working in criminal justice, public health, and educational settings. Martin is also the creator of ‘data verbalization’, a performative method for the dissemination of qualitative research.