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Alumnus Phil Melia MA Photography has released a new book The Arandora Star. The book is available from www.blurb.com|

"The tragic story of The Arandora Star, a former luxury cruise liner used in WWII as a floating prison ship. It was sunk off the coast of Ireland by a German U Boat whilst transporting Italian and German prisoners of war to internment camps in Canada with the loss of over 800 lives. The book is a collection of intimate portraits and recollections of people who were directly affected by the tragedy."

Phil's is now a full time professional photographer with over twenty years experience. With a studio gallery situated in the heart Saddleworth, Northwest of England. His website is  http://www.meliaphoto.com/| contains his portfolio, his achievements and contact details.