The Dene have lived in the vast Mackenzie River Valley since time immemorial, by their account. To the Dene, the land owns them, not the other way around-it is central to their livelihood and their very way of being. But the subarctic Canadian Northwest Territories are also home to valuable natural resources, including oil, gas and diamonds. With mining came jobs and investment-but also road-building, pipelines and toxic waste, which scarred the landscape, and alcohol, drugs, and debt, which deformed a way of life. In Paying the Land, Joe Sacco travels the frozen North to reveal a people struggling with the ambiguous wages of development and the incalculable toll of a pitiless colonial lecacy. Against a vast and gorgeous landscape that dwarfs all human scale, Paying the land lends an ear to trappers and chiefs, activists and priests, telling a sweeping story about money and dependency, loss and culture, with stunning visual detail by one of the greatest comic's reporters alive.
Joe Sacco
Joe Sacco is a Maltese-American cartoonist and journalist known for his graphic novels and comics that explore war, conflict, and social issues. His most notable works include "Palestine," which depicts his experiences in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and "Safe Area Goražde," which focuses on the Bosnian War. Sacco's unique blend of journalism and cartooning has made him a pioneer in the genre of graphic journalism, bringing attention to important global issues in a visually compelling way. His meticulous research and detailed artwork have earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards, solidifying his place as a major voice in the world of comics and literature.
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