Bou Meng: A Survivor from Khmer Rouge Prison S-21—Justice for the Future Not Just for the Victims by Huy Vannak

One survivor's testimony and search for justice

Good Condition - Minor cover wear and handwriting on the opening pages. Otherwise pages are clean and tidy.

Huy Vannak records the life and testimony of Bou Meng, an artist who survived imprisonment in the Khmer Rouge's notorious S-21 prison. His ability to paint portraits of Pol Pot helped keep him alive within a system of torture and execution, while his family suffered devastating losses. Following his experiences during the regime and his later struggle to have his survival and memories recognised, the book places one man's account within Cambodia's wider search for truth and accountability. Published by the Documentation Center of Cambodia, with a foreword by Seth Mydans, this concise biography considers the enduring weight of trauma and the importance of preserving testimony for victims, future generations and the pursuit of justice.