Soviet Space Graphics: Cosmic Visions from the USSR

Alexandra Sankova, The Moscow Design Museum

London

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Phaidon

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2020

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First Edition.

28cm x 21cm. 240 pages, colour illustrations. Illustrated matte papered boards.

“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.” (publisher’s blurb)

. New Book.