Soviet space graphics : cosmic visions from the USSR /

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 vita...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Sankova, Alexandra (Author)
Corporate Author:	Moscow Design Museum (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	London : Phaidon, 2020.
Subjects:	Magazine illustration > Soviet Union. Magazine illustration > Political aspects > Soviet Union. Space race > Soviet Union > Pictorial works. Astronautics > Soviet Union > Pictorial works. Communication in politics > Soviet Union.

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Summary:	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.
Physical Description:	239 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 28 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781838660536 1838660534