--- product_id: 64297283 title: "When the Wind Blows: The bestselling graphic novel for adults from the creator of The Snowman" price: "€ 29.28" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/64297283-when-the-wind-blows-the-bestselling-graphic-novel-for-adults store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # 48 pages of gripping narrative Perfect binding for durability Enduring Cold War relevance When the Wind Blows: The bestselling graphic novel for adults from the creator of The Snowman **Price:** € 29.28 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📚 When the past’s nuclear shadows meet today’s fears — read it before it’s gone! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** When the Wind Blows: The bestselling graphic novel for adults from the creator of The Snowman - **How much does it cost?** € 29.28 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/64297283-when-the-wind-blows-the-bestselling-graphic-novel-for-adults) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Critically Acclaimed & Beloved:** Rated 4.8/5 by 654 readers, a must-have for thoughtful collectors and readers alike. - • **From The Creator of The Snowman:** Raymond Briggs’ adult masterpiece that transcends his children’s classics with raw emotional depth. - • **Cold War Fears, Modern Resonance:** Experience a narrative that captures nuclear anxieties still relevant today. - • **Timeless Graphic Novel Masterpiece:** Dive into a 48-page powerful story that has never been out of print since 1982. - • **Perfect Binding, Perfect Collectible:** Durably bound to keep this iconic adult graphic novel pristine on your shelf. ## Overview When the Wind Blows is Raymond Briggs’ bestselling 48-page graphic novel, perfectly bound and continuously in print since 1982. It follows an ordinary couple facing nuclear disaster with a mix of humor and heartbreak, capturing Cold War anxieties that remain strikingly relevant. Praised for its emotional depth and critical acclaim, this adult graphic novel is a timeless cultural touchstone from the creator of The Snowman. ## Description Raymond Briggs' world-famous graphic account of one ordinary couple's attempt to stand firm in the face of nuclear annihilation remains as powerful today as it was when it was first published in 1982. Following Jim and Hilda Blogg in the days before and after a nuclear attack on Britain, When the Wind Blows is alternately funny, shocking, heartbreaking and devastating. Few can read it and not be deeply moved. Despite writing some of the most beloved and enduring children's books of all time - The Snowman, Father Christmas and Fungus the Bogeyman - When the Wind Blows is very much a story for adults. Not only does it articulate the fears of the generations who grew up in the shadow of the Cold War, but it also speaks today of our own fears, living as we do in a nuclear age. Written and illustrated by Briggs, When the Wind Blows has never been out of print. Review: Sunday Times: Grimly humorous and horribly honest. - I read this when it first came out and thought it was a brilliant and (past) timely warning. Then Gorbachev came along and ended the cold war and the general public seemed to lose sight of the message. I think that warning is as relevant now as it was when the book was first published. This is no Snowman. Read it and be afraid - it's a sensible reaction given recent and current events. Get the film too - it's every bit as good as the book (possibly a unique example of the film being better than the book!) with some truly superb and very atmospheric music, for which reason you should also get the soundtrack on CD. Review: A great reminder of what life was like in 50s and 60s - A wonderful read and exploration of life back then. Written during the days of real James Bonds, the Cold War and of the Iron Curtain; this little book not only eloquently portrays the anguish of these times (through which many of us lived) but also the heartache of blissful (wanton) ignorance of Truth; the deniability of the truth, by fear. I was recently reminded of this book by Sam, (thank you) the animation of which I had seen only in parts. Having read the book now, I feel that with the current polarisation of public/political views and opinions, this little book is a poignant reminder of the unstable times in which we now live; and that to trust our own observations rather than banded straplines and sensationalist headlines, will always be a personal rather than a manipulated choice. "When the Wind Blows" by ©️ Raymond Biggs, first published in 1982 and animated in 1986 staring Peggy Ashcroft and John Mills. ## Features - Pages Count - 48. Binding type - Perfect. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 54,680 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 137 in English as a Foreign Language by Level 3,505 in Comics & Graphic Novels by Genre 19,782 in Science Fiction & Fantasy (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 654 Reviews | ## Images ![When the Wind Blows: The bestselling graphic novel for adults from the creator of The Snowman - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91diAlD74iL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sunday Times: Grimly humorous and horribly honest. *by G***E on 27 February 2026* I read this when it first came out and thought it was a brilliant and (past) timely warning. Then Gorbachev came along and ended the cold war and the general public seemed to lose sight of the message. I think that warning is as relevant now as it was when the book was first published. This is no Snowman. Read it and be afraid - it's a sensible reaction given recent and current events. Get the film too - it's every bit as good as the book (possibly a unique example of the film being better than the book!) with some truly superb and very atmospheric music, for which reason you should also get the soundtrack on CD. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great reminder of what life was like in 50s and 60s *by M***E on 20 January 2024* A wonderful read and exploration of life back then. Written during the days of real James Bonds, the Cold War and of the Iron Curtain; this little book not only eloquently portrays the anguish of these times (through which many of us lived) but also the heartache of blissful (wanton) ignorance of Truth; the deniability of the truth, by fear. I was recently reminded of this book by Sam, (thank you) the animation of which I had seen only in parts. Having read the book now, I feel that with the current polarisation of public/political views and opinions, this little book is a poignant reminder of the unstable times in which we now live; and that to trust our own observations rather than banded straplines and sensationalist headlines, will always be a personal rather than a manipulated choice. "When the Wind Blows" by ©️ Raymond Biggs, first published in 1982 and animated in 1986 staring Peggy Ashcroft and John Mills. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tragic, horrible yet strangely funny *by K***N on 4 November 2011* Sometimes the best stories to deal with complex issues are the simplest, in plot and form; like Orwell's 'Animal Farm' or Raymond Briggs' 'When the Wind Blows'. I suppose you could say this book conjured up a strange mixture of feelings in me. For one thing, it dealt with subjects related to the British identity which had been frustrating me for some time, such as the obsessive nostalgia for the national 'glory days' of the second world war. The old couple are way out of their time and completely without a clue. As well as tugging on our heartstrings, sometimes you just want to grab them and shake them, as they attempt to deal with the horrors of a nuclear attack with that typical British attitude of 'carrying on' and 'stiff upper lip' and 'getting by'; completely unaware of the drastic changes in warfare since the days of Churchill and Old Hitler, 'when everything made sense'. The husband keeps up a blind faith in 'the powers that be' while his wife fusses over the house and her domestic duties; even when their situation rapidly changes from bad to worse. There is cruel but sometimes hilarious black comedy at work here. But of course, with all great British works, as well as the comedy there is the tragedy. You know from the start that this couple is doomed, with their lack of knowledge and understanding in international affairs and modern warfare. It is clear that the reason they indulge in nostalgia for their pasts, keep faith in the authorities and keep telling themselves that the nuclear damage is not as bad as it looks is that they're trying to stop themselves from breaking down. Even as their bodies weaken and fall apart from the radiation, as the vibrant colour is slowly drained from Brigg's devastatingly simple, rosy artwork, the characters keep hope. We want to help them but we can only watch. A terribly human, heartbreaking story and a horrific vision of what might have been and what could be. It is difficult to imagine a nuclear holocaust in the English countryside but Briggs brings us up to harsh, tear jerking reality. A haunting little masterpiece. ## Frequently Bought Together - When the Wind Blows [Paperback] Briggs, Raymond - Ethel & Ernest - Fungus the Bogeyman --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/64297283-when-the-wind-blows-the-bestselling-graphic-novel-for-adults](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/64297283-when-the-wind-blows-the-bestselling-graphic-novel-for-adults) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-10-05*