{"title":"Maurizio Onnis","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into the profound works of Maurizio Onnis, an accomplished author known for his poignant storytelling and meticulous research. Specialising in biography and memoir, Onnis brings history to life through his detailed narratives and compassionate perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes remarkable titles like \u003cem\u003eThe Auschwitz Photographer\u003c\/em\u003e, which offers a haunting glimpse into the life and experiences of Wilhelm Brasse, a Polish prisoner forced to photograph fellow inmates during the Holocaust. This gripping biography sheds light on lesser-known aspects of history, capturing the intersection of art, survival, and resistance within the most challenging circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaurizio Onnis effortlessly connects readers with historical figures, making their stories accessible and deeply moving. His works are perfect for those who appreciate the intricacies of human experience and the endurance of the human spirit. Explore the pages of Onnis’s books to uncover stories that both educate and resonate on a personal level.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-auschwitz-photographer-by-luca-crippa-9781529176384","title":"The Auschwitz Photographer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the true story of Wilhelm Brasse, whose photographs exposed the atrocities of the Holocaust and helped to convict the Nazis at Nuremberg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrasse'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers of \u003cem\u003eThe Librarian of Auschwitz\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Boy Who Followed His Father into Auschwitz\u003c\/em\u003e, this extraordinary true story of hope and courage lies at the very centre of Holocaust history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46344322023660,"sku":"9781529176384","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12185563482732.jpg?v=1744015282"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/maurizio-onnis.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}