Fire on the Water

Name: Fire on the Water
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419741166
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By Scott Macgregor

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Fire on the Water by Scott Macgregor is an engaging graphic novel that dives into the intriguing world of historical events. It combines vivid illustrations and compelling storytelling to explore the impact of industrial advancements and societal changes during a transformative era. The narrative captures human struggles and resilience, bringing history to life in a visually striking way.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This gripping graphic novel might appeal to you if you're intrigued by historical narratives intertwined with tales of resilience and community. Set against the backdrop of an industrial disaster, it combines rich illustrations with a deep dive into social issues and personal stories, offering both an engaging and thought-provoking read.

Fire on the Water

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A novel based on a true tale of heroism and invention in the tunnels beneath Lake Erie in 1916.

This original graphic novel imagines the lives of blue-collar workers involved in the real-life Lake Erie tunnel disaster of 1916 in Cleveland. Author Scott MacGregor and illustrator Gary Dumm tell the intersecting stories of a brilliant African American inventor, Ben Beltran (based on the real-life Garrett Morgan, Sr.), desperate immigrants tunnelling beneath Lake Erie, and corrupt overseers who risk countless lives for profit.

As historical fiction, Fire on the Water sheds light not only on one of America's earliest man-made ecological disasters but also on racism and the economic disparity between classes in the Midwest at the turn of the century.

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Fire on the Water has been praised for its plucky tale of survival and heroism, blending biographical elements, political intrigue, and touches of fantasy to create a rich narrative about human resilience in adversity. The book offers a powerful vision, exploring themes of greed, oppression, environmental negligence, racism, and economic inequality, all set against the backdrop of an industrial disaster in early 20th-century Cleveland.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419741166

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 May 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams ComicArts

Illustration: black-and-white illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Gary Dumm

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Scott MacGregor has been writing comic book stories for over 30 years. This is his first full-length graphic novel. He lives in Cleveland, Ohio. Gary Dumm is a lifelong resident of Cleveland and an artist who worked extensively with Harvey Pekar on American Splendor. Dumm’s cartoons have also appeared in Entertainment Weekly, the New York Times, the Village Voice, and Le Monde.