The Fixer
Joe Sacco
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The Fixer
by Joe Sacco
Published
December 1, 2003
Publisher
Drawn and Quarterly
Pages
140
ISBN-13
9781896597607
ISBN-10
1896597602
Description
"How much does the nightly news cost? A carton of cigarettes maybe, or a pair of Levis. When shells are falling and Western journalism is the only game left in town "fixers" are the people who find war correspondents the human tragedies that make news editors happy. It's a dangerous occupation, a little amoral and a lot desperate." "Joe Sacco goes behind the scene of war correspondents to reveal the anatomy of front-line news gathering. He begins by returning us to the the dying days of the Balkan conflict and introducing a man looking to squeeze the last bit of profit from Bosnia before the reconstruction begins. Thanks to a complex relationship with the fixer, Joe discovers the crimes of opportunistic warlords and gangsters who run the countryside in times of war. Almost seven years later, Joe meets up with the fixer again and discovers how the Bosnian government has "dealt" with these criminals."--Page 4 cover.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Fixer?
This edition of The Fixer has approximately 140 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Fixer?
For most readers, The Fixer typically takes between 2h 55m and 1h 57m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 35,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 35,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Fixer?
The estimated word count for The Fixer is approximately 35,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Fixer?
The Fixer was written by Joe Sacco.
When was The Fixer published?
The publication date for this specific edition is December 1, 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.