{"product_id":"a-fire-story-a-graphic-memoir-hardcover","title":"A Fire Story: A Graphic Memoir - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrian Fies\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA powerful graphic memoir of loss, resilience, and rebuilding after the Northern California wildfires\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In the early hours of October 9, 2017, wildfires swept through Northern California, claiming 44 lives and destroying over 6,200 homes. Among them was the home of celebrated author and illustrator Brian Fies. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eA Fire Story\u003c\/i\u003e, Fies delivers a raw, honest, and visually compelling account of the devastation and its aftermath--from the moment he and his wife fled with only what fit in their car, to the emotional and logistical challenges of rebuilding a life from ashes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Originally published as a viral webcomic, this updated and expanded edition includes new material that deepens the narrative: stories from neighbors, reflections on environmental impact, and the ongoing struggle with insurance, contractors, and trauma. Through expressive illustrations and candid storytelling, Fies explores themes of community, memory, and the meaning of home. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Perfect for readers of graphic nonfiction, memoir, and those seeking insight into disaster recovery, \u003ci\u003eA Fire Story\u003c\/i\u003e is both a personal chronicle and a universal tale of resilience.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrian Fies \u003c\/b\u003eis a writer and cartoonist of the award-winning graphic novels \u003ci\u003eMom's Cancer \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eWhatever Happened to the World of Tomorrow? \u003c\/i\u003eAlthough Fies lost his home, he and his wife have rebuilt and are living once again in their old neighborhood in Santa Rosa, California. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.1 x 6.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 05, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49694262231299,"sku":"9781419735851","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/7422\/7459\/files\/3b1j1jMSMk9781419735851.webp?v=1790272253","url":"https:\/\/theclubhousestore.com\/products\/a-fire-story-a-graphic-memoir-hardcover","provider":"The Club House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}