A Fire Story (Updated and Expanded Edition)

Name: A Fire Story (Updated and Expanded Edition)
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419746826
Price: 29.99 NZD
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By Brian Fies

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Summary

A Fire Story (Updated and Expanded Edition) recounts Brian Fies' firsthand experience of the devastating Northern California wildfires on 9 October 2017, which resulted in huge loss of life and destruction of thousands of homes and structures. This candid graphic memoir blends drawings, words, and photographs to depict the immediate impact of losing his home and possessions, and the emotional journey of grief, rage, and resilience. The updated edition includes 32 new pages featuring environmental insights and additional stories from the affected community, making it a powerful testimony of tragedy and determination to rebuild.
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This graphic memoir is well suited for readers interested in real-life stories of survival and resilience, fans of graphic novels and memoirs, and those seeking a deeper understanding of the human impact of natural disasters.

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Early morning on Monday, October 9, 2017, wildfires burned through Northern California, resulting in 44 fatalities. In addition, 6,200 homes and 8,900 structures were destroyed. Author Brian Fies’s firsthand account of this tragic event is an honest, unflinching depiction of his personal experiences, including losing his house and every possession he and his wife had that didn’t fit into the back of their car.

In the days that followed, as the fires continued to burn through the area, Brian hastily pulled together A Fire Story and posted it online—and it immediately went viral. He expanded his original web comic to include environmental insight and the fire stories of his neighbours and others in his community. This paperback version includes 32 new pages that bring the story up-to-date.

A Fire Story is a candid testimony of the wildfires that left homes destroyed, families broken, and a community determined to rebuild.

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Starred reviews from multiple sources praise the book's emotional depth and authenticity. Kirkus Reviews highlights the effective combination of drawings, words, and photos to convey the tragedy. Publishers Weekly commends the memoir's quiet devastation and hopefulness, steering clear of preaching. Booklist notes the vivid colouring and empathetic storytelling that captures grief and recovery, while Library Journal calls it gripping and appealing for fans of graphic memoirs and natural disaster accounts.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419746826

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 September 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams ComicArts

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 167.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 540g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Brian Fies is the writer and cartoonist of the award-winning graphic novels Mom’s Cancer and Whatever Happened to the World of Tomorrow? Although he lost his home, he and his wife have rebuilt and are living in Santa Rosa, California.

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