Angola Janga Hardcover by Marcelo D'Salete

Product Details

• Publisher: Fantagraphics (2019-06-11)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 432 pages
• ISBN-13: 9781683961918
• Item Weight: 567.0 grams
• Dimensions: 0.0 x 0.0 x 0.0 cm

An acclaimed cartoonist tells the harrowing, life-affirming history of a Brazilian slave state.

An independent kingdom of runaway slaves founded in the late 16th century, Angola Janga was a beacon of freedom in a land plagued with oppression. In stark black ink and chiaroscuro panel compositions, D’Salete brings history to life; the painful stories of fugitive slaves on the run, the brutal raids by Portuguese colonists, and the tense power struggles within this precarious kingdom. At turns heartbreaking and empowering, Angola Janga sheds light on a long-overlooked moment of resistance against oppression.

About the Author

Brazilian cartoonist Marcelo D’Salete is a graduate of the University of Sao Paulo with a degree in fine arts. He is an acclaimed illustrator, teacher, and historical author who lives in Italy.