Toxic Tropics GN (2025 Street Noise Books) A Horror Story of Environmental Injustice comic books
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Published Jan 2025 by Street Noise Books.$20.00
$20.00
1st printing. Written by Jessica Oublie. Art and cover by Nicola Gobbi. Translated by Irene Vazquez. An in-depth piece of comics journalism exploring the persistent use of the deadly chemical Chlordecone to support the banana crops in Martinique and Guadeloupe. In this richly illustrated work, the author brings her personal experience and connection to the story as she interviews scores of local people as well as scientists and government officials to uncover the true story behind the decision to continue poisoning the water and the soil for the sake of global commerce. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $23.99.
