Run For It

These brutal and tragic tales, reported through the eyes of the victims, lend context to the ongoing fight for individual liberties worldwide.– “Library Journal Starred Review”
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.– “Publishers Weekly Starred Review”
D’Salete uses his compelling images to move readers and to inform them. Overall, the book is an incredibly accomplished work of cartooning.– “The A.V. Club”
D’Salete’s bold and graphic journey reveals that even if artistic expression can’t change the past, it can certainly convey it in a new, more accurate and generative light.– “Huffington Post”
These gruesome tales offer a tragic but illuminating portrait of Brazil’s black origin. It’s hard to look away.– “Hyperallergic”
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.– “Booklist”

Marcelo D’Salete is a graduate of the University of São Paulo with a degree in Fine Arts. He is an acclaimed illustrator, teacher, and historical author who lives in São Paulo, Brazil.

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