About the Author

Born and educated in Newcastle upon Tyne, Dr Barbara C. Morden is an author, cultural historian and freelance lecturer. As well as writing she delivers papers on literature, art, and learning strategies for the electronic age at conferences in both the UK and USA.

Reviews

Barbara Morden's excellent new book brings John Martin to life - a man whose apocalyptic paintings have been such a model and inspiration. John Martin can indeed be called the 'father' of modern cinema.A" - Dr. Ray Harryhausen, pioneering designer, stop-motion animator and developer of the process Dynamation. (Clash of the Titans, 1981) The story of his life and work is brilliantly toldA". - The Journal What this woman doesn't know about Sodom and Gamorrah isn't worth knowingA". - The Crack A spectacular feast.A" - OU Community News Journal