Milpa Grafica, 2a. edition

Limited edition of 300 copies.

Milpa Gráfica celebrates the deep connection between people and corn in Mexico, tracing the grain’s evolution from its ancestral plant, teosinte, through traditional cultivation in the cornfields called milpas, to its use in foundational foods like tortillas and tamales. 

The book’s visual language is as rich as its subject—illustrated throughout with photography, graphic design, tattoo art, architectural drawing, and more. We also encounter the farmers, cooks, and artists whose practices reflect a commitment to tradition, skill, and personal connection to the land.

Its message is urgent: Mexico’s deep connection to corn is under threat from global trade pressures and the encroachment of industrial, genetically modified varieties that prioritize yield over cultural and ecological value.

A compelling look at a food culture shaped by memory, community, and resilience.

Paperback. Color photographs throughout. In Spanish and in English.