--- product_id: 64297283 title: "When the Wind Blows: The bestselling graphic novel for adults from the creator of The Snowman" price: "KD 7.52" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/64297283-when-the-wind-blows-the-bestselling-graphic-novel-for-adults store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # When the Wind Blows: The bestselling graphic novel for adults from the creator of The Snowman **Price:** KD 7.52 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** When the Wind Blows: The bestselling graphic novel for adults from the creator of The Snowman - **How much does it cost?** KD 7.52 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/64297283-when-the-wind-blows-the-bestselling-graphic-novel-for-adults) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy When the Wind Blows: The bestselling graphic novel for adults from the creator of The Snowman 1 by Briggs, Raymond (ISBN: 9780140094190) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Sunday Times: Grimly humorous and horribly honest. - I read this when it first came out and thought it was a brilliant and (past) timely warning. Then Gorbachev came along and ended the cold war and the general public seemed to lose sight of the message. I think that warning is as relevant now as it was when the book was first published. This is no Snowman. Read it and be afraid - it's a sensible reaction given recent and current events. Get the film too - it's every bit as good as the book (possibly a unique example of the film being better than the book!) with some truly superb and very atmospheric music, for which reason you should also get the soundtrack on CD. Review: A great reminder of what life was like in 50s and 60s - A wonderful read and exploration of life back then. Written during the days of real James Bonds, the Cold War and of the Iron Curtain; this little book not only eloquently portrays the anguish of these times (through which many of us lived) but also the heartache of blissful (wanton) ignorance of Truth; the deniability of the truth, by fear. I was recently reminded of this book by Sam, (thank you) the animation of which I had seen only in parts. Having read the book now, I feel that with the current polarisation of public/political views and opinions, this little book is a poignant reminder of the unstable times in which we now live; and that to trust our own observations rather than banded straplines and sensationalist headlines, will always be a personal rather than a manipulated choice. "When the Wind Blows" by ©️ Raymond Biggs, first published in 1982 and animated in 1986 staring Peggy Ashcroft and John Mills. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 46,494 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 76 in English as a Foreign Language by Level 2,911 in Comics & Graphic Novels by Genre 18,291 in Science Fiction & Fantasy (Books) | | Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (640) | | Dimensions | 20.8 x 0.2 x 28.6 cm | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 0140094199 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0140094190 | | Item weight | 220 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 48 pages | | Publication date | 25 Sept. 1986 | | Publisher | Penguin | ## Images ![When the Wind Blows: The bestselling graphic novel for adults from the creator of The Snowman - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91diAlD74iL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sunday Times: Grimly humorous and horribly honest. *by G***E on 27 February 2026* I read this when it first came out and thought it was a brilliant and (past) timely warning. Then Gorbachev came along and ended the cold war and the general public seemed to lose sight of the message. I think that warning is as relevant now as it was when the book was first published. This is no Snowman. Read it and be afraid - it's a sensible reaction given recent and current events. Get the film too - it's every bit as good as the book (possibly a unique example of the film being better than the book!) with some truly superb and very atmospheric music, for which reason you should also get the soundtrack on CD. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great reminder of what life was like in 50s and 60s *by M***E on 20 January 2024* A wonderful read and exploration of life back then. Written during the days of real James Bonds, the Cold War and of the Iron Curtain; this little book not only eloquently portrays the anguish of these times (through which many of us lived) but also the heartache of blissful (wanton) ignorance of Truth; the deniability of the truth, by fear. I was recently reminded of this book by Sam, (thank you) the animation of which I had seen only in parts. Having read the book now, I feel that with the current polarisation of public/political views and opinions, this little book is a poignant reminder of the unstable times in which we now live; and that to trust our own observations rather than banded straplines and sensationalist headlines, will always be a personal rather than a manipulated choice. "When the Wind Blows" by ©️ Raymond Biggs, first published in 1982 and animated in 1986 staring Peggy Ashcroft and John Mills. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great wee book *by A***R on 29 January 2026* A book everyone should read. A lovely old couple dealing with the abhorrent nuclear aftermath. Stays in your mind forever. ## Frequently Bought Together - When the Wind Blows [Paperback] Briggs, Raymond - Ethel & Ernest - Fungus the Bogeyman --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/64297283-when-the-wind-blows-the-bestselling-graphic-novel-for-adults](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/64297283-when-the-wind-blows-the-bestselling-graphic-novel-for-adults) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-15*