A wonderful, whimsical journey through the pioneering space-race graphics of the former Soviet Union This otherworldly collection of Soviet space-race graphics takes readers on a cosmic adventure through Cold War-era Russia. Created against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty, the extraordinary images featured, taken from the period's hugely successful popular-science magazines, were a vital tool for the promotion of state ideology. Presenting more than 250 illustrations - depicting daring discoveries, scientific innovations, futuristic visions, and extraterrestrial encounters - Soviet Space Graphics unlocks the door to the creative inner workings of the USSR.
ISBN: | 9781838660536 |
Publisher: | Phaidon Press Ltd |
Imprint: | Phaidon Press Limited |
Published date: | 20 Mar 2020 |
DEWEY: | 741.650947 |
DEWEY edition: | 23 |
Language: | English |
Sales rank: | 13020 |
Number of pages: | 240 |
Weight: | 1050g |
Height: | 282mm |
Width: | 216mm |
Spine width: | 26mm |