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Picture a Favela

By Mauricio Hora
Series: Non-Fiction
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Picture a Favela follows the remarkable journey of Mauricio Hora, a photographer who grew up in one of Rio de Janeiro's most perilous favelas. The narrative explores his difficult upbringing, including life with a drug dealer father, and traces his rise to becoming an internationally recognised artist.
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Ideal for readers interested in graphic novels that portray real-life struggles and resilience, as well as those fascinated by photography and Brazilian culture.

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Andre Diniz tells the extraordinary story of Mauricio Hora, who lives in one of the most dangerous slums (favelas) in Rio, Brazil. In spite of the odds, Hora has made a name for himself internationally as a photographer. We are led from his challenging childhood living with his drug dealer father up to the present day.

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Andre Diniz tells the extraordinary story of Mauricio Hora, who lives in one of the most dangerous slums (favelas) in Rio, Brazil. In spite of the odds, Hora has made a name for himself internationally as a photographer. We are led from his challenging childhood living with his drug dealer father up to the present day.

Picture a Favela captures the remarkable journey and achievements of Hora against a backdrop of adversity and danger, providing a unique insight into his life and work. It is a story of resilience, talent, and the transformative power of art.

Series: Non-Fiction

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781906838508

Publisher: SelfMadeHero

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 June 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: SelfMadeHero

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by André Diniz
  • Translated by Jethro Soutar

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 550g

Pages: 128

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