Scenes from a War: The New York City Fire Department

by Jimmy Breslin (contributor)

Scenes From A War gives a visual and written feel to unique events and periods in New York City’s history. Using the photographic talent of Steven Scher and the inspired reporting of Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Jimmy Breslin the reader will get to see what those times were like.Much of the photography speaks for itself. Some images include captions and quotes that enhance their meaning. All the photography is by Steven Scher and all the commentary is by Jimmy Breslin.

160 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2017

About the author

Jimmy Breslin was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American columnist and author. He wrote numerous novels, and pieces of his have appeared regularly in various newspapers in his hometown of New York City. He was a regular columnist for the newspaper Newsday until his retirement on November 2, 2004.

Among his notable columns, perhaps the best known was published the day after John F. Kennedy's funeral, focusing on the man who had dug the president's grave. The column is indicative of Breslin's style, which often highlights how major events or the actions of those considered "newsworthy" affect the "common man."