The world backwards : Russian futurist books, 1912-16 / Susan P. Compton.

Main entry:

Compton, Susan P.

Title & Author:

The world backwards : Russian futurist books, 1912-16 / Susan P. Compton.

Publication:

Description:

136 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm

Notes:
Based on material in the British Library.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-130) and index.
Introduction -- Poets and painters -- a chronology -- Theatre -- Graphic design -- Russian futurist books and the development of avant-garde painting.
ISBN 0-7141-0396-9 Pbk : \4.00.

Summary:

"The British Library has recently acquired a superb and representative collection of Russian Futurist books, which form a unique record of a modern movement. Based on this material, this book surveys the complexity of Russian futurism, and proviudes an unrivalled collection of illustrations which highlight developments in theatre, graphic design, and art in the years of flowering, 1912-16"--Back cover

ISBN:

0714103977
9780714103976
0714103969 (pbk.)
9780714103969 (pbk.)

Subject:

Illustration of books Soviet Union 20th century.
Futurism (Art) Soviet Union.
Futurism (Art) Russia.
Illustration des livres Russie 20e siècle.
Futurisme (Art) Russie.
Illustration des livres URSS 20e siècle.
Futurisme (Art) URSS.
Futurism (Art)
Illustration of books
Futurisme (art) Russie.
Soviet Union
Illustration of books 20th century Soviet Union

Form/genre:

Cloth case bindings.
paperbacks.
Typefaces.
Books.

Added entries:

British Library.
Russian futurist books, 1912-16.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 121096
Call No.: 0000353 W12527; ID:85-B20500
Status: Available

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