This book tells the story of the Earth itself; explaining the interplay of its gradual geologi- levolution; presented as a generally slow and safe process; with the sudden manifestations of natural hazards; which involve disasters that affect the environment and lead to huge material damage and human losses. The natural forces at play; whether they are violent explosions ofvolcanic eruptions or almost imperceptible deformations of subsurface rock strata; nally- sulting in devastating earthquakes; all control the existence and destiny of a certain part of the global population. The development of manrsquo;s existence down through history has depended upon his understanding of the world in which he lives; and upon his ability to turn to his own best use the materials that were there for the taking. However; he has had not only to furnish himself with food; water; building materials; and energy to protect himself against occasional natural adversities. Protecting himself from them meant comprehending their causes; and the essential core of his understanding was in recording and depicting them. This book is written for anyone interested in the Earth in general; and in natural disasters in particular; presenting a unique collection of historical illustrations of volcanic eruptions and earthquake events and their repercussions. The book represents a golden mean between sci- ti c and popular works.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Whimsical and Highly Comical!By Tyler SmithI read all these reviews on how this book is illegible and hard to understand and full of nonsense. That is exactly what it is meant to be. If you read Paul McCartneys intro and even the back "About the Awful" you will understand that. It is meant to make the reader laugh and see life lightly. I quote McCartneys intro. "None of it has to make sense and if it seems funny then thats enough".Lennon was an interesting character. In press meetings and in the Beatle films one will see how he likes to joke about making people laugh. We also know the deeper side of Lennon...the one the shows in his songs "Help!". "Isolation". "Mother". and others. The man has been through a lot and copes with it through humor.During the time he wrote "In His Own Write" in 1964 he was thrust into the heat of Beatlemania and world fame. Along with that came a huge weight on his shoulders. His books and his music were ways to release some of that weight and provide a little enjoyment for the people around him.This book is made to be funny and hard to get. It is Lennons own mind game. Meant to make you think. come to your own conclusions and to have some fun. If you take it any other way then you miss the point of what he was doing. It is a great book of laughs and interesting drawings from John Lennon. Buy it. borrow it. give it a looksi do.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. 4 StarsBy MMVThe book came ahead of schedule and in perfect condition. Very well made too. As far as content goes. the stories are pretty hit and miss. Even for the less humorous stories. the language and accompanying doodles make them worth the read. On this note. they are written in a kind of dialect or gibberish. making some stories a little hard to read. at least from an American perspective. The dark humor and silliness has kept my group of friends and I (and even some teachers) entertained despite not all of them being fans of his music.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Quick witted fun!By Erin HendersonA true wit! This book was ahead of its time in humor and social commentary. If you are not open to the misuse of the English language and are easily offended. skip the book. All others. enjoy the insanity.
