So, after reading the novel based on the life of Lee Miller, I went into our Fine Arts collection and found some books on Miller and her work. This book was published to coincide with an exhibition at the Imperial War Museum and shows that Miller's work as a war photographer showed that she was one of the most important photographers of the twentieth century. The book has an introduction by Miller's son, Antony Penrose, and is divided into chronological chapters, so you get an understanding of her work along with the photographs. The extended captions that accompany photos, some of them previously unpublished, really make this book an excellent way to understand Miller's work and also her work in the context of the role of women in World War II. As a journalist, Miller documented the social consequences of the war, particularly the impact of the war on women across Europe. Definitely a great way to learn more about her and her work if you read The Age of Light.
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