Air Born: Artistic Musings of a WWII Pilot and POW by Davis, Jan

Air Born: Artistic Musings of a WWII Pilot and POW

When lifelong artist and World War II (WWII) B-17 pilot Ben Smotherman was shot down over Holland...
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Author: Jan Davis
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Language: English
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Air Born: Artistic Musings of a WWII Pilot and POW by Davis, Jan

Air Born: Artistic Musings of a WWII Pilot and POW

BD$29.91

Air Born: Artistic Musings of a WWII Pilot and POW

BD$29.91
Author: Jan Davis
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

When lifelong artist and World War II (WWII) B-17 pilot Ben Smotherman was shot down over Holland in July 1943, he was soon captured and interrogated by the Luftwaffe at Dulag Luft. Upon being transferred to Luftwaffe camp Stalag Luft III, he found himself a prisoner of war (POW), held captive with countless other men who ached for a connection to home and freedom.

During his time in captivity, Ben kept his Wartime Log to chronicle his daily life--with the unique inclusion of beautiful watercolor paintings and pencil drawings. In addition, he applied his talents to create PENNY, an engaging and well-loved comic strip following a female war correspondent of the same name. This comic strip not only entertained and enthralled his audience with each new issue--it gave them hope.

Ben Smotherman's experiences and artistic renderings are masterfully captured in Jan Davis's Air Born: Artistic Musings of a WWII Pilot and POW. In this companion piece to Air Born: Two Generations in Flight, readers will get an inside look at what it felt like to be a POW during WWII. Although Ben couldn't freely describe what he and his fellow POWs endured while in captivity due to censoring, this book paints a comprehensive picture with his Wartime Log paired with Jan's contextual explanations. Further, it depicts each of the ninety-seven PENNY comic strips that Ben developed and illustrated himself. Without a doubt, this second Air Born volume is a don't-miss read for anyone interested in the history of WWII.



Author: Jan Davis
Publisher: Ballast Books
Published: 12/03/2024
Pages: 225
Binding Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781964934105

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