In war zones throughout the world, journalists are as much a part of combat as soldiers. For photojournalist Peter Howe, a lifetime of fascination with war and his experiences as a war photographer have translated into the book "Shooting Under Fire: The World of the War Photographer."

The book is a compilation of essays and 150 photos by 10 photojournalists, and covers conflicts from Vietnam to Kosovo. Howe interviewed the photographers about their war experiences and wrote essays to accompany their photos.

Howe will speak about his book, his experiences and why photographers risk their lives to take combat photos on Monday, April 21. His illustrated presentation begins at 7:15 p.m. in room 128, the auditorium of the Humanities building. The event is sponsored by the Journalism Department and is open to the public.

A native of London, Howe was born during World War II and endured bombing raids and long nights in bomb shelters before he could talk. These early experiences may have influenced his career, which includes stints covering conflicts in Northern Ireland and El Salvador.