Ukraine: Remember Also Me
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Ukraine: Remember Also Me by George Butler
A collection of vivid and powerful testimonies from the conflict in Ukraine, collated and illustrated by award-winning artist George Butler. While reporting on the war in Ukraine, George Butler has created striking and intimate illustrations to introduce us to the people behind the headlines. His drawings, made in a variety of places, from missile-scarred streets to nursing homes, vividly capture stories of family, tragedy and perseverance. These powerful portraits of war and conflict are a timely reminder of the humanity we all share and our universal need for peace. A stunning, illuminating and sensitive look at stories that deserve to be told.
George Butler reports from the frontline of humanity producing images of astonishing powerThey stay in the mind for a long time. Humane, compassionate and deeply thought-provoking. * Stephen Fry *
Reportage of aching beauty – Butler’s gentle engagement draws out stories of profound sadness, but also courage and strength. * Lyse Doucet *
George is a truly remarkable person - there is so much courage, curiosity and empathy behind these precise, sometimes playful, unexpected images of humans in extremity. He always makes me think. * Rory Stewart *
Reportage illustration at its finest. * Ian Hislop *
George Butler is in the front rank of chroniclers of our troubled times. His work shows the power of paper and ink in the digital age. * Jeremy Bowen *
Reportage of aching beauty – Butler’s gentle engagement draws out stories of profound sadness, but also courage and strength. * Lyse Doucet *
George is a truly remarkable person - there is so much courage, curiosity and empathy behind these precise, sometimes playful, unexpected images of humans in extremity. He always makes me think. * Rory Stewart *
Reportage illustration at its finest. * Ian Hislop *
George Butler is in the front rank of chroniclers of our troubled times. His work shows the power of paper and ink in the digital age. * Jeremy Bowen *
George Butler is an award-winning artist specializing in current affairs and travel. His work has been published by The Times, BBC, New York Times, The Guardian, CNN and more, and has been displayed in the V&A Museum. His pen, ink and watercolour drawings are made in situ, and he has reported on a range of conflicts and crises in countries including Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and most recently Ukraine. In 2014 George and three friends founded the Hands Up Foundation, which promotes awareness of the ongoing war in Syria and supports salaries of professionals in the country. It has so far raised over £3.5 million. Drawn Across Borders was his first children's book. He lives in London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781529514087 |
| ISBN 10 | 1529514088 |
| Title | Ukraine: Remember Also Me |
| Author | George Butler |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Walker Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2024-06-06 |
| Number of pages | 168 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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