North Korean Posters: The David Heather Collection

Heather, David; De Ceuster, Koen

ISBN 10: 3791339672 / ISBN 13: 9783791339672

Published by Prestel, 2008

About this Item

Paperback. Clean, square copy. Text and images clean, unmarked. Hint of shelf wear. tbrc/art.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1773183276987

Bibliographic Details

• Title: North Korean Posters: The David Heather Collection
• Publisher: Prestel
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3791339672
• ISBN 13: 9783791339672
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dimensions: 2.4W x 19.5H x 24D centimeters 2.4 centimeters width by 19.5 centimeters height by 24 centimeters depth
• Weight: 1066 grams

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Synopsis

This rare glimpse into North Korean society is the first book of its kind: a riveting collection of state-sponsored propaganda posters that present the unique graphic sensibilities of this little-known country. Seldom seen by the outside world, North Korea s propaganda art colors the cities and countryside with vibrant images of brave soldiers, happy and well-fed peasants, and a heroic and compassionate leader. More than 250 of these posters are collected here for the first time, showing the wide range of North Korean propaganda art. Hand-painted, one-of-a-kind pieces of art, these posters display the latest political slogans that are repeated in newspaper editorials, government declarations, and compulsory study sessions throughout the country. A unique collection which would appeal to artists and graphic designers as well as those interested in this closed society, this book may not represent the reality of North Korea, but rather a vision of the country as promoted by its regime and depicted by its state sponsored artists.

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This rare glimpse into North Korean society is the first book of its kind: a riveting collection of state-sponsored propaganda posters that present the unique graphic sensibilities of this little-known country. Seldom seen by the outside world, North Korea s propaganda art colors the cities and countryside with vibrant images of brave soldiers, happy and well-fed peasants, and a heroic and compassionate leader. More than 250 of these posters are collected here for the first time, showing the wide range of North Korean propaganda art.