Soviet TASS Posters WWII (1941-1945) Folio

Description: WINDOWS ON THE WAR: SOVIET TASS POSTERS AT HOME AND ABROAD, 1941-1945. Published by Yale University Press, 2011. Oversized hardcover with no dust jacket as published, 400 pages. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING. The first publication in English to focus on posters designed by the Soviet Union's TASS News Agency to bolster support for the Soviet war effort during WWII. TASS posters were created by a large collective of Soviet writers, printers, and artists, including such notables as Mikhail Cheremnykh, Nikolai Denisovskii, the Kukryniksy, and Pavel Sokolov-Skalia. Often six feet tall and always striking and bold, these stenciled posters were printed and placed daily in windows for the public to see. They were also sent abroad to serve as international cultural "ambassadors," rallying Allied and neutral nations to the Soviet cause. Drawn from the Art Institute of Chicago's collection, as well as other private and public holdings, these TASS posters have not been seen since World War II. Generously illustrated, the book presents photographs, documentary materials, and memorabilia in meaningful juxtapositions with images of the TASS posters. Also included are documents illuminating the expression of Russian cultural life in the United States during the war, opening a fascinating window onto the war along the Eastern Front. I have been a member of eBay since July 1998 and started selling items shortly after joining. Most items obtained from estate sales, thrift stores, and used bookstores. All signed items guaranteed to pass any third-party authentication inspection. Full refund provided for any items that do not pass authentication. My own Certificate of Authenticity also offered upon request. Please review my excellent feedback rating. All auctions start at the low opening bid of $25 with no reserve. Condition: Book is Near Fine. Unread. A wonderful copy!!!!! Grading Criteria: As New: book is in the same immaculate condition in which it was published. There can be no defects, no missing pages, no library stamps, etc., and the dust jacket (if it was issued with one) must be perfect, without any tears. Fine: book approaches the condition of As New, but without being crisp. No defects, etc., and if the jacket has a small tear, or other defect, or looks worn, this should be noted. Very Good: book shows some small signs of wear on either binding or paper. Good: book that has average wear and tear with all pages or leaves present. Fair: book is worn with complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack end papers, half-title, etc. (which must be noted). Binding, jacket (if any), etc. may also be worn. Poor: book is sufficiently worn that its only merit is as a Reading Copy because it does have the complete text, which must be legible. Any missing maps or plates should still be noted. This copy may be soiled, scuffed, stained or spotted and may have loose joints, hinges, pages, etc. Ex-library: book that is retired from a library. Must always be designated as such no matter what the condition of the book. Shipping: Buyer to pay all shipping costs; media rate, unless directed otherwise. All items securely packaged to ensure safe delivery. Payment: Payment for auction items must be received within 24 hours of auction close unless an alternative payment arrangement is made.

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