Cannabis: The Illegalization of Weed in America

by Box Brown and Brian "Box" Brown

Book Overview

From the nineteenth century to the twenty-first, cannabis legislation in America and racism have been inextricably linked. In this searing nonfiction graphic novel, Box Brown sets his sights on this timely topic.

Mexico, 1519 CE.

During the Spanish conquests Cort?s introduced hemp farming as part of his violent colonial campaign. In secret, locals began cultivating the plant for consumption. It eventually made its way to the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1250154081
• ISBN13: 9781250154088
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: First Second
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.5" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

A sad, sad story well told

Box Brown is a wonderful concise writer with a clean graphic style. The story of the racist underpinnings of the illegalization of week is eyeopening. Our national stupidity on this issue can and must be overturned. So many lives have been ruined by this illogical public policy based on lies and deceit. Read it and pass it on - the more people aware of this history the better.