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War Is Boring is a 2010 work of graphic journalism by David Axe and Matt Bors, published by New American Library. It presents Axe's firsthand experiences as a reporter working in war zones, using comics to combine personal memoir with reporting about the conditions and routines of conflict coverage. The book is suited to readers interested in journalism, war reporting, and nonfiction comics that focus on a reporter's direct experience rather than a fictional military story.
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What is War Is Boring about?
War Is Boring is graphic journalism based on David Axe’s experiences reporting from war zones. With art by Matt Bors, it combines personal observation with explanations of the routines, risks, and politics of conflict reporting.
Who wrote War Is Boring?
David Axe wrote the book and Matt Bors illustrated it. It was published by New American Library in 2010.
Is War Is Boring a fictional war comic?
No. It is nonfiction graphic journalism based on Axe’s work as a reporter. The comic format presents firsthand experiences alongside reporting about real war zones and military conditions.
What is the title’s point if the book covers war?
The title points to the contrast between dramatic headlines and the long stretches of waiting, travel, paperwork, and routine that reporters experience. The book uses that contrast to show war as lived work rather than constant action.
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