When the Wind Blows
by Raymond Briggs · first published 1982
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Raymond Briggs' now famous bestselling comic cartoon book depicts the effects of a nuclear attack on an elderly couple in his usual humorous yet macabre way.
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…mistake this booklet for "protect and survive" which was handed out in the 1970s and 1980s. this was the precursor work. They mention that further down the article. > The Raymond Briggs cartoon book "when the wind blows" felt more realistic to most of us. When The Wind Blows is a must read/watch in my opinion. Having first seen it just after it came out (I read the book much later), the emotional impact of it has never…
on “How to Survive a Nuclear War: The York Experiment” ↗Something like 'When the Wind Blows' by Raymond Briggs (most famous for writing 'The Snowman'.) It's extremely powerful. Your idea is excellent.
on “I Was a Political Prisoner at Birth in North Korea” ↗This all seems very similar to the public information services from Raymond Briggs rather depressing sequel to "The Snowman", "When The Wind Blows".
on “A military exercise staged 35 years ago almost triggered World War Three” ↗