Sailor's Farewell, the
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Author: Flávia Bomfim
In 1919, a there was a revolt of sailors on a ship in Brazilian waters led by Joao Candido, the son of a freed man and an enslaved woman. The rebellion was quelled and Joao arrested, but his spirit lived on, turning him into a folk hero in Brazil. Based on extensive archival research, Flavia’s poetic version of the tale is universal. She uses photographs in the form of cyanotype images on textile and overlays them with embroidery; a nod to Candido, who embroidered during his sentence.The book was a finalist in AIELIJ Prize, Brazil 2023, an Award Winner, Nami Concours 2021 and received a Special Mention, Bologna Bookfair 2023.
ISBN 9789390037100. Tara Books. hb. 44 pages. 21 x 26 cm.
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In 1919, a there was a revolt of sailors on a ship in Brazilian waters led by Joao Candido, the son of a freed man and an enslaved woman. The rebellion was quelled and Joao arrested, but his spirit lived on, turning him into a folk hero in Brazil. Based on extensive archival research, Flavia’s poetic version of the tale is universal. She uses photographs in the form of cyanotype images on textile and overlays them with embroidery; a nod to Candido, who embroidered during his sentence.The book was a finalist in AIELIJ Prize, Brazil 2023, an Award Winner, Nami Concours 2021 and received a Special Mention, Bologna Bookfair 2023.
ISBN 9789390037100. Tara Books. hb. 44 pages. 21 x 26 cm.
not yet published