In just over a week, a group of unpaid professional and citizen journalists who met on Twitter created a book to raise money for Japanese Red Cross earthquake and tsunami relief efforts. In addition to essays, artwork and photographs submitted by people around the world, including people who endured the disaster and journalists who covered it, 2:46: Aftershocks: Stories from the Japan Earthquake contains a piece by Yoko Ono, and work created specifically for the book by authors William Gibson, Barry Eisler and Jake Adelstein. "The primary goal," says the book's editor, a British resident of Japan, "is to record the moment, and in doing so raise money for the Japanese Red Cross Society to help the thousands of homeless, hungry and cold survivors of the earthquake and tsunami. The biggest frustration for many of us was being unable to help these victims. I don't have any medical skills, and I'm not a helicopter pilot, but I can edit. A few tweets pulled together nearly everything - all the participants, all the expertise - and in just over a week we had created a book including stories from an 80-year-old grandfather in Sendai, a couple in Canada waiting to hear if their relatives were okay, and a Japanese family who left their home, telling their young son they might never be able to return." Neither quakebook.org nor the publisher of this book receive any monies from it; all sales after essential print and distribution costs go to charity. If you'd like to donate more, please visit the Japanese Red Cross Society website, where you can donate either via Paypal or bank transfer (watch out for the fees, though!) or the American Red Cross Society, which accepts donations directed to its Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami fund (but only accepts donations made with U.S.-issued credit cards). And of course, if you like the book, please tell your friends, and tell them to give generously as well! Thank you! Japan really does appreciate your help!
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100% of the price of this book goes to the Japan Red Cross Society!
12 April 2011
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First things first, 100% of the price of this book goes to the Japan Red Cross Society, so please buy it.
The book itself is comprised of lots (about 100) of short stories that focus on many different aspects of the earthquake and subsequent events. Some accounts focus on the role of the media and social networking, some on the earthquake and how it affected them or people they know and others still, on the people of Japan who have shown indefatigable resiliance and unity in the face of, what can only be described as, truly catastrophic events!
There are also various images and illustrations peppered throughout the book which capture moments and ideas appropriate to the book's content.
If you've seen footage of the tsunami and its devastation, you'll understand why there are few first-hand accounts of it included in the book. In fact, most stories are from people who experienced the earthquake from the relative safety of Tokyo or other modernised parts of Japan. There are also some international contributions from people concerned about the people of Japan - sometimes particular people.
At a press conference, the book's editor 'Our man in Abiko' said that if the book is ever revised to include additional content, those who purchased it beforehand won't have to pay again to access it. Instead, it will be available as an update to download and augment the original book.
This book has enhanced my sympathy and affection for Japan and her people, please buy it so she can blossom once again.
The book itself is comprised of lots (about 100) of short stories that focus on many different aspects of the earthquake and subsequent events. Some accounts focus on the role of the media and social networking, some on the earthquake and how it affected them or people they know and others still, on the people of Japan who have shown indefatigable resiliance and unity in the face of, what can only be described as, truly catastrophic events!
There are also various images and illustrations peppered throughout the book which capture moments and ideas appropriate to the book's content.
If you've seen footage of the tsunami and its devastation, you'll understand why there are few first-hand accounts of it included in the book. In fact, most stories are from people who experienced the earthquake from the relative safety of Tokyo or other modernised parts of Japan. There are also some international contributions from people concerned about the people of Japan - sometimes particular people.
At a press conference, the book's editor 'Our man in Abiko' said that if the book is ever revised to include additional content, those who purchased it beforehand won't have to pay again to access it. Instead, it will be available as an update to download and augment the original book.
This book has enhanced my sympathy and affection for Japan and her people, please buy it so she can blossom once again.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Shiz
Format:Kindle Edition
This little e-book is a quick and engaging read and features the experiences and reactions of ordinary people to the recent Japanese earthquake, in their own words, photographs, and images. It is a fine example of citizen journalism and provokes a real human connection. A broad spectrum of people share their stories, both Japanese and foreigners, young and old, living within and outside of Japan. There's even a contribution from Yoko Ono. Definitely a wonderful idea and a worthwhile read for a good cause.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Jane S
Format:Kindle Edition
OK, so I am closely related to Our Man in Abiko (the guy who first thought of the idea for Quakebook) but having now bought and read the book I can stand behind everything I write with an objective view.
Quakebook is a remarkable book made by a remarkable group of people from around the world. The speed at which this book was created and the method is perhaps a first (through Twitter). It is also the first time that I have read about an earthquake through the eyes of everyday people giving a very different view from the media. Not only this, but 100% of the money from the sale of the book is going to the Japanese Red Cross. Another first. Thanks Amazon.
The stories are heartfelt and honest accounts of the events only one week after the disaster from different perspectives, ages, areas of Japan and across the world helping to make this book a very interesting and insightful account of what was a terrible natural disaster.
If you want to help the people of Japan still suffering from the aftermath,please buy this book.
Quakebook is a remarkable book made by a remarkable group of people from around the world. The speed at which this book was created and the method is perhaps a first (through Twitter). It is also the first time that I have read about an earthquake through the eyes of everyday people giving a very different view from the media. Not only this, but 100% of the money from the sale of the book is going to the Japanese Red Cross. Another first. Thanks Amazon.
The stories are heartfelt and honest accounts of the events only one week after the disaster from different perspectives, ages, areas of Japan and across the world helping to make this book a very interesting and insightful account of what was a terrible natural disaster.
If you want to help the people of Japan still suffering from the aftermath,please buy this book.
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