Image Comics has announced Black History in Its Own Words by Ronald Wimberly which will hit stores this February 2017—just in time to celebrate Black History Month.

A look at Black History framed by those who made it, Black History in Its Own Words presents quotes of dozens of black luminaries with portraits & illustrations by Ronald Wimberly. Featuring the memorable words and depictions of Angela Davis, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kanye West, Zadie Smith, Ice Cube, Dave Chappelle, James Baldwin, Spike Lee, and more.

The book has been a long time coming with Wimberly’s mission for the project aimed at shining a light on black people’s stories and their woeful underrepresentation.

Wimberly took a unique approach to the project and opted for people based not only on historical precedence but on their punk spirit and existential bravery; people whose words and lives spoke to him personally.

Black History in Its Own Words, 8 x 8 inch trim size hardcover for $16.99 hits stores on Wednesday, February 8th.