![]() First edition (publ. Hamish Hamilton) | |
Author | Raymond Briggs |
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Publication date | 1982 |
ISBN | 0241107210 |
When the Wind Blows is a 1982 graphic novel, created by British artist Raymond Briggs, commonly known for its critiques against government issued preparations for nuclear war. Utilizing a cartoonish design, this graphic novel follows a retired couple, Jim and Hilda Bloggs, and their experience of a nuclear attack on Britain launched by the Soviet Union and its aftermath. The novel was later adapted for different entertainment types including an animated film, radio play, and stage play.