Drawing Hell
the life of war artist - alan moore
$31.59
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
28 July 2025
Summary
Drawing Hell: The Art of War and Remembrance
“From the sweltering battlefields of the South Pacific to the devastated cities of Europe, Alan Moore witnessed the greatest war in human history—not with a rifle, but with a paintbrush.”
As an official war artist with the RAAF, Moore was sent deep into the action, capturing history as it unfolded. He documented the brutal Japanese counterattack at Los Negros Island, the perilous missions of airmen dodging flak ov…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781923300712 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1923300717 |
| Author: | J.P. Morthen |
| Publisher: | Big Sky Publishing |
| Imprint: | Big Sky Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 28 July 2025 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 5842mm x 3886mm |
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About The Author
J.P. Morthen
John Morthen is a passionate historian dedicated to preserving and sharing Australia’s military past. Based in Sydney, he specialises in early to mid-20th-century conflicts and the pre-Federation era, bringing forgotten stories to life through meticulous research and immersive storytelling.
A graduate of the University of Canberra with a degree in Heritage and Museum Studies, John has spent years working in Sydney’s most respected museums, including the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park, where he served as a researcher, and the Liverpool Regional Museum. His commitment to history extends far beyond Australia—his research has taken him to historic battlefields and archives across Western Europe, the United States, South Korea, and Japan.
John’s debut book, Drawing Hell: The Life of Australian War Artist Alan Moore, is the result of nearly four years of dedication, uncovering the extraordinary story of a man who documented war through art. With a deep reverence for the past and a talent for uncovering untold narratives, John is fast becoming a leading voice in Australian military history.
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