Shattered Lens
A War Photographer's True Story of Captivity and Survival in Syria
$34.74
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
1 January 2019
Summary
In this “gripping and personal view of war” (Andy McNab, author of Bravo Two Zero), a celebrated photographer crafts a powerful memoir about his experiences in some of the world’s most dangerous, war-torn areas-and his terrifying capture by Syrian rebels in 2013.
For a decade, Jonathan Alpeyrie-a French-American photojournalist-had ventured in and out of more than a dozen conflict zones. He photographed civilians being chased out of their homes, military trucks roving over bullet-torn…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781501146534 |
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| ISBN-10: | 150114653X |
| Author: | Jonathan Alpeyrie, Stash Luczkiw |
| Publisher: | Atria Books |
| Imprint: | Atria Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 1 January 2019 |
| Weight: | 264g |
| Dimensions: | 213mm x 142mm |
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Critics Review
“The Shattered Lens sometimes reads like a thriller. There are times your heart feels like it’s in your throat… But it is photojournalists like Alpeyrie that give us a glimpse into the true horrors of war. And as they risk their lives every day to accomplish very dangerous tasks, they can be considered both courageous and brilliant by bringing the chaos to the world at large, which would otherwise be hidden.” * New York Journal of Books * “A thrilling memoir.” * Library Journal * “For all his suffering, Alpeyrie expresses, in words and color photographs, the compassion of a global citizen seeing beyond his personal terror and into the nuances of human interactions.” * Booklist * “[Alpeyrie] offers frank discussions about the illusion of freedom and the lure of violence, and … a touching appreciation for the parental love and support he receives … Harrowing.” * Publishers Weekly (starred review) * “A chilling tale about how [Alpeyrie] managed to win the fragile esteem of his captors while simultaneously keeping his fried nerves from completely shorting out, as well as his personal take on armed conflict and global jihad. A gripping account of life in captivity and humankind’s ongoing relationship to war.” * Kirkus Reviews * “A gripping and a personal view of war by someone who has been there.” – Andy McNab, author of Bravo Two Zero
About The Author
Jonathan Alpeyrie
Jonathan Alpeyrie was born in Paris but moved to the United States when he was fourteen-years-old. His photography career stretches over a decade, and has brought him to more than twenty-five countries, covering fourteen conflict zones, from the Middle East and North Africa to the South Caucasus and Central Asia. His work has been featured widely, from the New York Times to Time to the BBC. He is a now staff photographer for Polaris Images and also has been working as a fashion photographer with Elle and various local designers. He lives in New York City.
Stash Luczkiw is a New York-born poet and translator based in Italy, where he works as the editor of Longitude, a monthly geopolitical magazine.
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