Favela Narco Pets

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January 2024First Edition of 550Hardcover with green foil stamped title160 pages, 88 imagesDimensions: 24 x 17 cmFrom a zine trilogy to a hardcover book. The initial idea behind th e Favela Narco Pets zine trilogy originated as a derivative of Favela Máfia, intending to shed light on the more lighthearted and amusing aspects of Rio de Janeiro’s infamous criminal groups—specifically, Comando Vermelho (CV) and Terceiro Comando Puro (TCP)—using various social media platforms and exclusive, directly for 550BC created content.While these criminal factions are primarily recognized for fighting each other for territory and engaging in enterprises such as drug trafficking, arms trafficking, and protection racketeering, it’s important to acknowledge that their occasional involvement in the exotic animal trade also intersects with their customary operations. On occasion, members associated with CV and TCP acquire exotic animals, employing them as symbolic trophies and valuable resources within their criminal circles. Published by 550BC Founded in 2018, 550BC is an independent Amsterdam-based publishing house focused on delving into the multifaceted intricacies of organized crime and conflict. Our books offer a glimpse inside inaccessible worlds and center around visual anthropological criminology. We tend to work directly with the portrayed or involved for an untouched first-person perspective. Show more