Horizon Line

Francesco Della Puppa is an associate professor in sociology at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.Francesco Matteuzzi is a screenwriter and journalist, and he collaborates with Sergio Bonelli Editore.Francesco Saresin is a cartoonist and illustrator who has published two books.Clara Pope is a freelance Italian-to-English translator and editor based in Bologna.

“I highly recommend this book. I found the idea of translating a rigorous ethnographic investigation into the accessible and engaging language of a graphic novel to be highly original and effective. I hope it will appeal to a wider readership than just specialists in the field.” - Maurizio Ambrosini, Professor of Sociology of Migration, University of Milan “A beautiful graphic novel about twice migrants who have made profound personal sacrifices in search of a better life for themselves and their families. The Horizon Line has much to teach us about the endurance and adjustment required both by migration and ethnographic fieldwork. To be read for pleasure, or by students of migration, this book is a delight.” - Katy Gardner, Professor of Anthropology, London School of Economics, and Author of Global Migrants, Local Lives “The Horizon Line is rare in both form and vision. It brings together serious academic research and accessible visual storytelling to make visible the lives of migrants who move not once, but twice - across Bangladesh, Venice, and beyond. By rendering complex journeys with clarity and empathy, this book allows readers to see migration not as abstraction, but as lived experience.” - Ruchira Gupta, Emmy-winning documentarian, founder of Apne Aap, and author of The Freedom Seeker and I Kick and I Fly “The Horizon Line is an insightful visualization in a comic/ graphic novel form of the complexities of the everyday experiences and journeys of Italian Bangladeshis as they move from Italy to London in search of what they think will be better opportunities. And the researcher too offers his reflections on his own pathway in the unfolding of these events. So, congratulations to all the team in creating a wonderfully engaging and thoughtful book.” - Eleonore Kofman, Professor of Gender, Migration and Citizenship and Co-Director, Social Policy Research Centre, Middlesex University “The Horizon Line is a powerful example of how artistic practice can be meaningfully integrated into academic research. By using comics and storytelling, this volume demonstrates that visual narratives are not merely illustrative but can function as valuable vessels of knowledge. This work challenges conventional academic approaches and enriches our understanding of the complex diasporic journeys navigated by Italian citizens of Bangladeshi descent.” - Angelica Pesarini, Assistant Professor of Italian Studies and Race and Cultural Studies/Race and Diaspora, University of Toronto

• Preface Russell KingThe Horizon LineAfterwords 1. An Ethnographic Novel on Migration between Bangladesh, Italy, and London Francesco Della Puppa2. Reaching a Wide Audience: The Advantage of Using Graphics John Eade3. Postface Nazli Kibria4. Migrant Dreams: Italian Bangladeshis Navigating Challenges of Home and Identity in the UKFatima Rajina5. Afterword Naaz Rashid