Dating from 1917 to the end of the Cold War, the posters in this book feature the work of groundbreaking Russian artists such as El Lissitzky and Alexander Rodchenko, as well as extraordinary anonymous work. Presented in full colour and printed on heavy paper in a large-format, the posters gathered here represent the pinnacle of Russian avant-garde design from the 20th century. They range in theme from the dangers of alcohol abuse and the creeping Nazi menace to illustrations of utopian harmony and the Soviet industrial machine. A special feature of this book allows for the removal of the posters for display or framing. A brief introduction offers a chronological overview of the period that produced such eloquent art, which has long been a major source of inspiration to artists and designers alike.

About the Author
Sergo Grigorian has been collecting posters from the Soviet period for a decade. He lives in Moscow and London. Maria Lafont is the author of Pillaging Cambodia: Illicit Traffic of Khmer Art. Born in Moscow, she now lives in Courbevoie, France.


Book Information
ISBN 9783791381107
Author Maria Lafont
Format Paperback
Page Count 48
Imprint Prestel
Publisher Prestel
Weight(grams) 680g
Dimensions(mm) 350mm * 280mm * 10mm