Tweet No Crystal Stair: A Documentary Novel of the Life and Work of Lewis Michaux, Harlem Bookseller by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson illustrated by R. Gregory Christie Lewis Michaux started out as a rebellious youth, but upon moving to Harlem, he determined that the best way to uplift the race was to open a bookstore. Beginning with five volumes, it became the largest African-American bookstore in the world. Add to WishList Available Formats FormatPublisherISBNPrice PrintCarol Rhoda9780761361695$17.95Request from Library eBookLerner9780761387275 $25.26Request from Library