Further Reading/Watching
This website is meant to act as an introduction to World War I facial prosthetics. It includes a basic overview of the whos, whens, whys and hows of early post-war anaplastology. For more detailed accounts and supplemental information, check out these sources and stories that weren't included in this website.
J'accuse (1919)
Directed by Abel Gance, this anti-war silent film featured actual war veterans, some of whom had facial injuries and disfigurements. It follows the story of Édith Laurin, her husband François, and her lover Jean, all of whom become victims of the ravages of war. Watch the whole film for free on YouTube.
Wasteland by W. Scott Poole
In this book published in 2018, historian W. Scott Poole examines how World War I laid the groundwork for the horror genre as we know it today. One catalyst, Poole argues, were the devastating injuries that the War's new technology wreaked. Find it at your local library or favorite bookstore.
The Facemaker by Lindsey Fitzharris
Coming in June 2022, this nonfiction book tells the story of Harold Gillies, a plastic surgeon in Britain who pioneered facial reconstructive surgery for World War I veterans. Preorder it now wherever you buy books.