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Recetario de sabores lejanos

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Recetario de sabores lejanos es un cómic documental colombiano que entrelaza el arte gráfico con la narrativa etnográfica para explorar el significado cultural de las recetas tradicionales en regiones afectadas por conflictos socioambientales. Cada capítulo combina un plato local con relatos personales de agricultores, cocineros y comunidades desplazadas, revelando cómo el extractivismo y la degradación ambiental amenazan tanto los ecosistemas como el patrimonio culinario. A través de la comida, el libro resalta la memoria, la resiliencia y la resistencia, ofreciendo una perspectiva enriquecedora sobre la identidad, la tierra y la supervivencia.

English Description:

Recetario de sabores lejanos is a Colombian documentary comic that interweaves graphic art and ethnographic storytelling to explore the cultural significance of traditional recipes across regions affected by socio-environmental conflict. Each chapter pairs a local dish with personal narratives from farmers, cooks, and displaced communities, revealing how extractivism and environmental degradation threaten both ecosystems and culinary heritage. Through food, the book highlights memory, resilience, and resistance—offering a flavorful lens into identity, land, and survival.

Publishing Details

Author : Various Authors

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Graphic Novel

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 147

Year Published: 2020

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 5th

Genre: Non-Fiction

Theme: Culture, Food, Social Studies