Russian Bestsellers: Experience of Publishing in 1970—1980

Author: Golovko S., Assistant professor of culture and library sciences department of Stavropol State University, Candidate of Pedagogical Science
E-mail: nvgolovko@inbox.ru

Annotation: The article accumulates and generalizes innovative experience of publishing Russian super books, editions characterized by rich and bright artwork, being full of illustrations, presenting an image of integral book set, in 1970s — 1980s. The books represent a certain stage in the history of Russian book publishing and possess the qualities peculiar for book culture memorials. The topic of the article is of special importance within the framework of increased interest for culture and history of the nation.

Key words: Super books, book memorial, deluxe editions, souvenir books, book art, innovative experience, art image of the book, artwork, book printing masterpieces.

Bibliography:

1. Галашевич А. Вехи на дорогах к прекрасному // В мире книг. — 1977. — № 3. — С. 28—30.
2. Издание БВЛ завершено // В мире книг. — 1978. — № 1. — С. 20—21.

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