A collection of vivid and powerful testimonies from the conflict in Ukraine, collated and illustrated by award-winning artist George Butler.

While reporting on the war in Ukraine, George Butler has created striking and intimate illustrations to introduce us to the people behind the headlines. His drawings, made in a variety of places, from missile-scarred streets to nursing homes, vividly capture stories of family, tragedy and perseverance. These powerful portraits of war and conflict are a timely reminder of the humanity we all share and our universal need for peace. A stunning, illuminating and sensitive look at stories that deserve to be told.

"George Butler reports from the frontline of humanity producing images of astonishing power. They stay in the mind for a long time. Humane, compassionate and deeply thought-provoking." - Stephen Fry

"Reportage of aching beauty – Butler’s gentle engagement draws out stories of profound sadness, but also courage and strength." - Lyse Doucet

"George is a truly remarkable person - there is so much courage, curiosity and empathy behind these precise, sometimes playful, unexpected images of humans in extremity. He always makes me think." - Rory Stewart

"Reportage illustration at its finest." - Ian Hislop

"George Butler is in the front rank of chroniclers of our troubled times. His work shows the power of paper and ink in the digital age." - Jeremy Bowen