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From the Publisher:
At the intersection of the visual, graphic, and cinematic arts, film posters are a unique and thrilling record of a particular cultural Zeitgeist. This book brings together 250 posters from the pre-Stalin Soviet Union of the 1920s and 1930s to explore the energy and invention of this period, before Soviet Realism became the official art doctrine.
Drawn from the private collection of connoisseur Susan Pack, the selection includes the work of 27 different artists. From bold figuration to architectural elements, each artist displays a distinct style and aesthetic, as much as they collectively eschew the glamour of Hollywood for more stark, striking, even challenging images, often marked by unusual angles, dynamic compositions, and startling close-ups.
Series: Bibliotheca Universalis
Hardcover: 520 pages
Publisher: TASCHEN; Multilingual edition (September 16, 2019)
Language: Multilingual
ISBN-10: 383655948X
ISBN-13: 978-3836559485
Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.9 x 8 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds