In the decade that R

In the decade that Rocco Rorandelli spent photographing the many facets of the tobacco industry, he has witnessed the ways it promotes the stripping of farmlands, threatens workers with toxic chemicals, exploits child labor and undocumented workers, and boldly aims campaigns at young people who have the potential to become lifelong consumers. His forthcoming book, “Bitter Leaves” (GOST Books) is a sobering and critical reminder that the tobacco industry's vast reach into our health and homes, is not a thing of the past. Hit the link in our bio to see more of Rorandelli’s work on #PDNPOTD. [Photo: “Nipani, India. Tobacco laborer Dipali Lohar in a mixed field with bidi tobacco and sorghum. This technique helps farmers reduce their dependency on tobacco.” © Rocco Rorandelli]⁠