Author: Blok, Aleksandr; [Illustrated by] Diodorov, Boris
Title: Dvenadtsat. Poema (the Twelve. A Poem)
Description: Moskva, Sovremennik, 1977. Illustrated edition; 11 1/4 x 7 1/2; pp. [10], 11-77, [1]; brick-red cloth over boards with title in gilt; numerous black and white plates; silk bookmark; minor bumps to lower corners of boards; light fading and wear to cloth; in very good or better condition. A beautiful edition of Aleksandr Blok's (1880 - 1921) controversial poem, the book's stunning plates were created by renowned graphic designer, educator, and artist Boris Diodorov (1934 - ), known for illustrating over 300 works, particularly children's books, including translations of Winnie-the-Pooh and Andersen's Fairy Tales (for the latter receiving the Grand Prix of Hans Christian Andersen from the hands of Princess of Denmark), as well as Turgenev, Tolstoi, etc. The only copy in the trade (as of June 2021). Very good .

Keywords: Poetry, Russian Revolution


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