Where?

Simon Moreton's memoir, "Where?", explores his family's time as transplants to the countryside and the question of grief, childhood, nature, and belonging. It combines prose, illustration, photos, archival texts, and more to create a gentle story that slips and slides in time and geography, connecting across geographies, histories, families, times, and circumstances. It is a treatise on grief, childhood, nature, and belonging and a challenge to think differently about what it means to be from somewhere.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 320 pages
\n Publication date: 28 May 2021
\n Publisher: Little Toller Books
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In 2017, Simon Moreton's father fell suddenly ill and tragically passed away, sending the author back to his childhood home in rural Shropshire. Seeking solace in revisiting his family's experience as transplants to the countryside, the story unfolds around Titterstone Clee Hill and Caynham, the nearby village where the author spent his formative years.

The narrative revolves around various aspects of life in the Clee Hills, including tales of abandoned mansions, experiences of bullying, cherished memories of cooking alongside his father, playful interactions with his brother, explorations of the enchanting forests, the challenges of adulthood faced with an ill father, the rich history and folklore of the region, high-society scandals, prejudice, and fear, the decline of industrialization, and the advent of automation.

Where? is a captivating memoir that seamlessly blends prose, illustration, photographs, archival texts, and more. Through its intricate weaving of time and geography, the book creates profound connections across geographies, histories, families, eras, and circumstances, ultimately answering the profound question: "Where are you from?"

Where? transcends the realm of a mere graphic novel, evolving into a profound exploration of grief, childhood, nature, and belonging. It poses challenging questions about what it means to be from a particular place and urges us to adopt a more critical perspective on our narratives. It encourages us to reclaim the valuable aspects of our histories from those who seek to divide and exploit them.

In this poignant and thought-provoking memoir, Simon Moreton invites readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery, exploring the intricate connections between personal history, cultural heritage, and the broader tapestry of humanity. Through his poignant storytelling and stunning artwork, Where? offers a profound reflection on the human experience and the importance of understanding and valuing our roots.

\n Weight: 656g\n
Dimension: 187 x 185 x 29 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781908213877\n \n