Illustrating The Lord of the Rings in the Soviet Bloc : iconographies of difference /
"A comprehensive history and analysis of the Soviet illustrated editions of The Lord of the Rings published 1981 - 1993, this book explores these works against a backdrop of state censorship, restrictive publishing practices and logistical struggles of translation. Employing comparative analysi...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London ; New York :
Bloomsbury Academic,
2025.
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| Series: | Perspectives on fantasy.
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| Summary: | "A comprehensive history and analysis of the Soviet illustrated editions of The Lord of the Rings published 1981 - 1993, this book explores these works against a backdrop of state censorship, restrictive publishing practices and logistical struggles of translation. Employing comparative analysis to reconcile neglected Soviet illustrations with their Western equivalents, it situates both within the wider cultural and political contexts of the period. Reflecting upon their relevance to current debates regarding visual heterogeneity in fantasy, the book examines artistic reception, iconography and the permeability of cultural boundaries during the final years of Communist rule, shedding new light on the role of visual art in shaping cultural content"-- |
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| Physical Description: | xv, 248 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-220) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781350442085 1350442089 9781350442122 1350442127 |