Nic Dunlop

About the Author

Nic Dunlop is an acclaimed photojournalist and author whose work has illuminated the shadows of Southeast Asia's turbulent history. Born in Ireland and based in Bangkok, Dunlop's career began in the early 1990s when he ventured into Cambodia to document the lingering scars of the Khmer Rouge regime. His groundbreaking book, The Lost Executioner: A Story of the Khmer Rouge, chronicles his relentless pursuit of Duch, the infamous prison chief of Tuol Sleng, blending meticulous research with haunting photography to expose the human cost of genocide. A contributor to publications like The New York Times and TIME, Dunlop's narratives bridge personal stories with geopolitical truths, earning him awards such as the Robert Capa Gold Medal. Through his lens, he advocates for justice and remembrance in a world too quick to forget.