Run For It: Stories Of Slaves Who Fought For Their Freedom [Hardcover]

This graphic novel tells unforgettable stories about Afro-Brazilian slaves who rebelled against oppression. These brutal and tragic tales, reported through the eyes of the victims, lend context to the ongoing fight for individual liberties worldwide. This graphic novel is a beautiful, brutal, and profound work of art that ensures that the legacy of brave men and women who refused to relinquish their humanity will not disappear. DSaletes bold and graphic journey reveals that even if artistic expression cant change the past, it can certainly convey it in a new, more accurate and generative light. These gruesome tales offer a tragic but illuminating portrait of Brazils black origin. Its hard to look away. Words are minimal, and the images live in a stark white world slowly being encroached upon by smudges of shadow. The image-intensive approach forces readers to slow down and take in the complex visual experience, which taps more deeply into emotion and renders the tales all the more accessible. DSalete uses his compelling images to move readers and to inform them. Overall, the book is an incredibly accomplished work of cartooning.