Close Up on War - The Story of Pioneering Photojournalist Catherine Leroy in Vietnam

ACCLAIMED AUTHOR: Farrell has carved out a space in nonfiction with engaging looks at little-known aspects of women''s history. She''s the author of Standing Up Against Hate, Fannie Never Flinched (three starred reviews!), and Pure Grit, which have all been well-received.WOMEN''S HISTORY: This book highlights an incredible, empowering figure whose legacy deserves more widespread recognition. Leroy was the only woman photojournalist in Vietnam during her years there (though there were several women reporters at that time as well as women photographers who came after her).ART AND ACTIVISM: Using her photographs to reveal the terrible realities and human cost of war-on both sides-Leroy offers a unique, vital perspective on the Vietnam War that changed the way some people thought about the conflict.PROFILE IN COURAGE: Leroy''s incredible story of bravery, resilience, conviction, and compassion makes her an inspiring role model for kids.JOURNALISM ANGLE: The Human Face of War is a reminder of the power and importance of journalism. During her three years in Vietnam (1966-1969), Leroy was one of the few woman photographers covering a war that would kill more than 70 journalists.PHOTOS THROUGHOUT: Profusely illustrated with some of Leroy''s most powerful photos, which brought viewers into the war and showed its human side.WELL-RESEARCHED: To write this book, Farrell interviewed military personal and journalists who covered the Vietnam War.POWERFUL FOREWORD: Written by Peter Arnot, who won the 1966 Pulitzer Prize in International Reporting for his work in Vietnam.

Product details

• Authors: Mary Farrell, Mary Cronk Farrell, Farrell Mary
• Assisted by: Peter Arnett (Foreword), Nick Ut (Foreword)
• Publisher: Amulet Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 12
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 22.02.2022
• EAN: 9781419746611
• ISBN: 978-1-4197-4661-1
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 147 mm x 210 mm x 27 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > General, reference works; History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / History / Military & Wars, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Photography, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Women, People & places (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, c 1955 to c 1975 (Vietnam War period)