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OverviewThis 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alexandra Sankova , Moscow Design MuseumPublisher: Phaidon Press Ltd Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd Dimensions: Width: 20.50cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 27.00cm Weight: 1.010kg ISBN: 9781838660536ISBN 10: 1838660534 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 20 March 2020 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsVisually delightful. --Atlas Obscura While the American view of the space race is well documented, this collection of more than 250 illustrations reveals another view. Beyond the search for life out there in the universe, the Soviet artwork often illuminates the equally important journey into our own minds, where anything can be possible. --Los Angeles Times Online """Visually delightful.""—Atlas Obscura ""While the American view of the space race is well documented, this collection of more than 250 illustrations reveals another view. Beyond the search for life out there in the universe, the Soviet artwork often illuminates the equally important journey into our own minds, where anything can be possible.""—Los Angeles Times Online" Author InformationThe Moscow Design Museum was founded in 2012 and is the first cultural institution in Russia specifically dedicated to design. Its main objectiveis to preserve and popularize Russian design heritage at home and abroad. In September 2016 the museum s Russian exhibition at the first London Design Biennale, was awarded the Utopia Medal for its entry, Utopia: Lost Archives of Soviet Design . Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |