Shockwave: Countdown to Hiroshima by Stephen Walker (English) Paperback Book

Description: Shockwave by Stephen Walker A British filmmaker and documentary director tells the story of the bombing of Hiroshima in a new and dramatic way: a minute-by-minute account told from multiple perspectives, including American soldiers, Los Alamos scientists, and Japanese survivors. 16-page b&w photo insert. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The story of the bombing of Hiroshima presented in a new and dramatic way: a minute-by-minute account told from multiple perspectives, both in the air and on the ground British feature and documentary director Stephen Walker tells the story of the bombing of Hiroshima in a way only a filmmaker can--not as a dry history of the sad, regrettable, mission, but as an immediate and perilous drama. Walker has extensively interviewed American soldiers, Los Alamos scientists, and Japanese survivors that were involved in the bombing, and thus is able to tell the story through truly alive-on-the-page characters. The result is a narrative that--without either trivializing the tragedy of the bombing or ignoring its importance in WWIIs end--tells the real story of why and how one of the most important events of the 20th century took place. Shockwave might not change anyones opinion about the justification of the Hiroshima bombing, but it will provide readers with an unprecedented viewpoint that is sure to educate and enthrall its audience. Back Cover A riveting, minute-by-minute account of the momentous event that changed our world forever On a quiet Monday morning in August 1945, a five-ton bomb--dubbed Little Boy by its creators--was dropped from an American plane onto the Japanese city of Hiroshima. On that day, a firestorm of previously unimagined power was unleashed on a vibrant metropolis of 300,000 people, leaving one third of its population dead, its buildings and landmarks incinerated. It was the terrifying dawn of the Atomic Age, spawning decades of paranoia, mistrust, and a widespread and very real fear of the potential annihilation of the human race. Author Stephen Walker brilliantly re-creates the three terrible weeks leading up to the wartime detonation of the atomic bomb--from the first successful test in the New Mexico desert to the cataclysm and its aftermath--presenting the story through the eyes of pilots, scientists, civilian victims, and world leaders who stood at the center of earth-shattering drama. It is a startling, moving, frightening, and remarkable portrait of an extraordinary event--a shockwave whose repercussions can be felt to this very day. Author Biography Stephen Walker was born in London. He has a BA in History from Oxford and an MA in the History of Science from Harvard. His previous book was Shockwave: Countdown to Hiroshima, a New York Times bestseller. As well as being a writer he is also an award-winning documentary director. His films have won an Emmy, a BAFTA and the Rose dOr, Europes most prestigious documentary award. Review "Dramatic ... an important page-turner ... admirably evenhanded and smoothly written." -- Entertainment Weekly (Grade: A-)"A meticulous, emotionally devastating portrait of both sides ... [Walker] creates an arresting feeling of suspense." -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution"Like John Herseys HIROSHIMA, SHOCKWAVE brings to life one of historys most profound events. Dont miss it." -- Arizona Republic"Electrifying . . .The tension and concentration of Walkers thriller-like prose elicits a visceral response." -- Chicago Tribune "Gripping...takes us back to 1945, allowing readers to appreciate the spectacular scientific effort that created this tool of doom." -- Raleigh News & Observer"Shockwave is a stunning book, among the most immediate and thrilling works of history I have ever read." -- Irish Times"Uniquely readable, immediate, and human . . . an exceptionally taut and revealing chronicle." -- Booklist (starred review)"Walker takes readers on a roller-coaster ride ... invite[s] comparison with John Herseys still-classic Hiroshima." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Superb. . . . Walker writes with a sense of urgency and high drama . . . engrossing [and] saddening." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"Highly recommended ... [Walker] lends a rapid pace and cinematic air to the narrative." -- Library Journal Review Quote "Walker takes readers on a roller-coaster ride ... invite[s] comparison with John Herseys still-classic Hiroshima." Description for Teachers/Educators On a quiet Monday morning in August 1945, a five-ton bomb -- dubbed "Little Boy" by its creators -- was dropped onto the Japanese city of Hiroshima. A firestorm was unleashed on the vibrant metropolis of 300,000 people, leaving one third of its population dead and its buildings and landmarks incinerated. This attack ended World War II in the Pacific, but also launched the Atomic Age, spawning decades of paranoia, mistrust, and the very real fear of global annihilation. In this riveting New York Times bestseller, writer and filmmaker Stephen Walker brilliantly re-creates the three weeks leading up to Hiroshima. From the first successful test in the New Mexico desert to the cataclysm and its aftermath, Walker presents the story as seen through the eyes of pilots, scientists, politicians and civilian victims. It is a remarkable portrait of what may be the single most important event of the 20th Century -- a shockwave whose repercussions can be felt to this very day. Stephen Walker read history at Oxford and holds a graduate degree from Harvard in the history of science. He currently makes films for the BBC and writes feature articles for the Sunday Times. "Electrifying ... The tension and concentration of Walkers thriller-like prose elicits a visceral response, but he also raises complicated and urgent questions about our continued harboring and development of nuclear weapons." -- Chicago Tribune Details ISBN0060742852 Author Stephen Walker Short Title SHOCKWAVE Language English ISBN-10 0060742852 ISBN-13 9780060742850 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2006 Residence ENK Birth 1961 Series P. S. Subtitle Countdown to Hiroshima DOI 10.1604/9780060742850 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2006-05-09 NZ Release Date 2006-05-09 US Release Date 2006-05-09 UK Release Date 2006-05-09 Pages 400 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Publication Date 2006-05-09 Imprint HarperCollins Publishers DEWEY 940.54252195 Illustrations Illustrations Audience General Imprint US Harper Perennial Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:12606587;

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