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Discover the harrowing yet inspiring story of 'The Auschwitz Photographer,' a powerful B-format paperback chronicling the life of Wilhelm Brasse. This brand-new book, published in 2022 by RANDOM HOUSE UK, dives deep into the experiences of Brasse, a Polish photographer who became a witness to unimaginable atrocities during the Holocaust. With an ISBN of 9781529176384, this significant narrative serves as an essential piece of Holocaust literature, perfect for those interested in historical accounts, World War II studies, and stories of resilience.
As a political prisoner at Auschwitz concentration camp, Brasse was forced by the Nazi regime to document the horrors he witnessed. From taking identification photographs of prisoners to capturing the brutal medical experiments of Josef Mengele and recording executions, Brasse's lens brought forth a truth that was meant to remain hidden. Between 1940 and 1945, he took around 50,000 photographs, facing danger at every turn.
Brasse’s extraordinary journey exemplifies bravery and resistance, as he actively joined the camp’s Resistance movement, attempted to smuggle images to the outside world, and rebelled against orders to destroy his photographs as liberation approached. His unwavering commitment to ensure that 'the world must know' resonates powerfully through each page.
This book is a vital addition for readers of 'The Librarian of Auschwitz' and 'The Boy Who Followed His Father into Auschwitz.' Own a piece of history while honoring the legacies of those who suffered. The Auschwitz Photographer invites you to reflect on hope, courage, and the relentless pursuit of truth amid darkness.
**Delivery Information:** This product is delivered brand new, enabling readers to engage intimately with Brasse's compelling narrative.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529176384
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 272
Description:
Based on the true story of Wilhelm Brasse, whose photographs exposed the atrocities of the Holocaust and helped to convict the Nazis at Nuremberg.
When Germany invaded Wilhelm Brasse's native Poland in 1939, he refused to swear allegiance to The Wehrmacht. He was deported to Auschwitz concentration camp as political prisoner number 3444. A trained portrait photographer, he was ordered by the SS to record the inner workings of the camp. He began by taking identification photographs of prisoners as they entered, went on to capture the criminal medical experiments of Josef Mengele, and also recorded executions. Between 1940 and 1945, Brasse took around 50,000 photographs. He took them because he had no choice. Brasse's conscience wouldn't allow him to hide behind his camera forever. First he risked his life by joining the camp's Resistance movement, faking documents and trying to smuggle images to the outside world to reveal the horror. Then, as Soviet troops advanced on the camp to liberate it, Brasse refused SS orders to destroy his photographs. 'Because the world must know,' he said. For readers of The Librarian of Auschwitz and The Boy Who Followed His Father into Auschwitz, this extraordinary true story of hope and courage lies at the very centre of Holocaust history.
As a political prisoner at Auschwitz concentration camp, Brasse was forced by the Nazi regime to document the horrors he witnessed. From taking identification photographs of prisoners to capturing the brutal medical experiments of Josef Mengele and recording executions, Brasse's lens brought forth a truth that was meant to remain hidden. Between 1940 and 1945, he took around 50,000 photographs, facing danger at every turn.
Brasse’s extraordinary journey exemplifies bravery and resistance, as he actively joined the camp’s Resistance movement, attempted to smuggle images to the outside world, and rebelled against orders to destroy his photographs as liberation approached. His unwavering commitment to ensure that 'the world must know' resonates powerfully through each page.
This book is a vital addition for readers of 'The Librarian of Auschwitz' and 'The Boy Who Followed His Father into Auschwitz.' Own a piece of history while honoring the legacies of those who suffered. The Auschwitz Photographer invites you to reflect on hope, courage, and the relentless pursuit of truth amid darkness.
**Delivery Information:** This product is delivered brand new, enabling readers to engage intimately with Brasse's compelling narrative.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529176384
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 272
Description:
Based on the true story of Wilhelm Brasse, whose photographs exposed the atrocities of the Holocaust and helped to convict the Nazis at Nuremberg.
When Germany invaded Wilhelm Brasse's native Poland in 1939, he refused to swear allegiance to The Wehrmacht. He was deported to Auschwitz concentration camp as political prisoner number 3444. A trained portrait photographer, he was ordered by the SS to record the inner workings of the camp. He began by taking identification photographs of prisoners as they entered, went on to capture the criminal medical experiments of Josef Mengele, and also recorded executions. Between 1940 and 1945, Brasse took around 50,000 photographs. He took them because he had no choice. Brasse's conscience wouldn't allow him to hide behind his camera forever. First he risked his life by joining the camp's Resistance movement, faking documents and trying to smuggle images to the outside world to reveal the horror. Then, as Soviet troops advanced on the camp to liberate it, Brasse refused SS orders to destroy his photographs. 'Because the world must know,' he said. For readers of The Librarian of Auschwitz and The Boy Who Followed His Father into Auschwitz, this extraordinary true story of hope and courage lies at the very centre of Holocaust history.