200 Shots

A powerful visual display of the genius of Australian war photographers Damien Parer and George Silk in the jungles of New Guinea. A Hymn of Heroes in pictures.' Harry Gordon, The Age It is a book to reflect upon, to meditate over, because it tells us so much about life and humanity and Australia.' Michael McKernan, Australian A picture says a thousand words. In 200 Shots, Neil McDonald and Peter Brune bring some of Australia's most gripping war photography to life. Through a wealth of research and published material the authors highlight the work of two great war photographers Damien Parer and George Silk, and present an unrivalled and riveting analysis of the action in the shots, the photographers' reactions to their subjects, and the very nature of the fighting in what was one of the Australian soldier's greatest tests. Dramatic oral history of participant's experiences and notes and diary entries of the photographers' own impressions accompany the photographs. 200 Shots provides a comprehensive photographic coverage of Australia's involvement in New Guinea during World War Two and puts a new perspective on its famous ba