{"title":"Professor Irene Guenther","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the profound works of \u003cem\u003eProfessor Irene Guenther\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author whose insightful explorations of history offer readers a unique lens into the past. Known for her meticulous research and engaging narrative style, Professor Guenther brings history to life, illustrating key moments and lesser-known stories with clarity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her acclaimed work, \u003cem\u003ePostcards from the Trenches\u003c\/em\u003e, she provides an intimate look at the impact of the First World War, capturing the human experiences behind historical events. Her books are essential reads for anyone interested in \u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a rich context that enriches our understanding of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast or a casual reader eager to delve into the past, the works of Professor Irene Guenther promise to be both informative and thought-provoking, inviting you to engage with history in a meaningful way.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"postcards-from-the-trenches-by-professor-irene-guenther-9781350015753","title":"Postcards from the Trenches","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerman art student Otto Schubert was 22 years old when he was drafted into the Great War. As the conflict unfolded, he painted a series of postcards that he sent to his sweetheart, Irma. During the battles of Ypres and Verdun, Schubert filled dozens of military-issued 4” x 6” cards with vivid images depicting the daily realities and tragedies of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully illustrated with full-colour reproductions of his exquisite postcards, as well as his wartime sketches, woodcuts, and two lithograph portfolios, \u003ci\u003ePostcards from the Trenches\u003c\/i\u003e is Schubert’s war diary, love journal, and life story. His powerful artworks illuminate and document in a visual language the truths of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePostcards from the Trenches\u003c\/i\u003e offers the first full account of Otto Schubert, soldier-artist of the Great War, rising art star in the 1920s, prolific graphic artist and book illustrator, one of the “degenerate” artists defamed by the Nazis, and a man shattered by the Second World War and the Cold War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in the midst of enormous devastation, Schubert’s haunting visual missives are as powerful and relevant today as they were a century ago. His postcards are both a young man’s token of love and longing and a soldier’s testimony of the Great War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849911226604,"sku":"9781350015753","price":43.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18069813482668.jpg?v=1759061261"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/professor-irene-guenther.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}