Le traversée du désespoir
Howard, Tom
Scenarist: Edibe, Siegfried Blaise (aka Black Edibe)
Scenarist country: Cameroon
Language: French
Keywords: children; danger; Europe; migration; nightmare
PROJECT:
Participated to Africa e Mediterraneo Award 2009-2010
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Published in: edited by S. Federici e A. Marchesini Reggiani, Africa Comics 2009-2010, Lai-momo, Sasso Marconi 2010 ISBN: 978-88-89581-28-5
The crossing of desperation – The only child of the widow Mawar has just left the clan for an unknown destination, as revealed in the farewell letter that was found on his bed. The young Benzawa, orphaned and hopeless, tries to migrate to Europe, which is still considered as a promised land. He’s inexperienced to tackle this dangerous adventure and his journey will become a nightmare.
Technique: Ink and tempera on paper
Color
Original drawings
Year: 2010
Dimensions: 21 x 29,7 cm
Inventory: inv. 204 / coll. CX7.CAMEROON.HOWARD.1
Number of sheets: 5
Notes: The first, third and fifth page are signed "Tom Howard 2010"