Description
A surreal and magical window into a unique commercial aesthetic that flourished under the crumbling Communist regimes of 20th-century Europe
About the Author
David Hlynsky is Senior Lecturer in Arts, Culture and Media at the University of Toronto. He is founding editor of the alternative photography magazine Image Nation (1973-83), and the author of Baggage and Salvage.
Reviews
'The pictures reveal a world without enterprise ... almost 30 years ago' - Daily Mail
'A fascinating view of an old era of consumerism that began to crumble with the Berlin Wall in 1989' - Independent
'In 170 photos, Hlynsky's book portrays a colourful and almost childlike world now absent' - GUP magazine
Book Information
ISBN 9780500252116
Author David Hlynsky
Format Hardback
Page Count 208
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 860g