Ukraine: Remember Also Me
Testimonies from the War
Published on 6. June 2024
Book
Hardback
168 pages
978-1-5295-1408-7 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
George Butler reports from the frontline of humanity producing images of astonishing power. They 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 * Butler's line is careful and conscientious, following the outlines of objects in a way that tells a different kind of story. This is purist drawing that tries to avoid the emotive intention of much illustration, which sets out to engender a feeling in the 'reader' [...] What moves me most here is the picture's commitment to truth. * Books for Keeps * 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 *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Walker Books Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 10 years
Dimensions
Height: 237 mm
Width: 201 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
770 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5295-1408-7 (9781529514087)
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Persons
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 GBP3.5 million. Drawn Across Borders was his first children's book. He lives in London.