Search Results: Titles starting with S from RARE PAPER INC

Moscow: Sovetskii Khudozhnik, 1947. Publisher's wrappers. Goliakhovskaya, A. G. (book design). 16.5 x 12.5 cm. 24 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. One of 2000 copies. A slightly worn copy, featuring a pencil inscription on the rear wrapper.<br /> <br /> This monograph is an exploration of the life and artistic achievements of Sergei Ivanovich Ivanov (1885-1942), a prolific Russian and Soviet artist whose talents encompassed graphic art, painting, poster design, and theater.

Santa Rosa, CA, 2010. First lifetime edition. Original publisher's wrappers. Book measures: 22.5 x 15.5 cm. 368 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. Signed by the author the title page. A very good copy.<br /> <br /> An illustrated collection of memoirs of Russian scouts from different countries and times, including the history of the scout movement in German and Austrian displaced persons (DP) camps after WWII and the history of the Russian emigre intelligence in general.

Glendale, CA, 2014. First lifetime edition. Original publisher's wrappers. Book measures: 22.5 x 15.5 cm. 330 pages: photographs. Text in Russian. Signed by the author the endpaper. A crisp copy.<br /> <br /> An illustrated collection of memoirs of Russian scouts from different countries and times, including the history of the scout movement in German and Austrian displaced persons (DP) camps after WWII and the history of the Russian emigre intelligence in general. <br /> <br /> In contrast to the first book that relied heavily on illustrations, the second book focuses more on photographs sourced from private collections of individuals.

Kostroma, 1974. Publisher's wrappers and dust jacket. Belykh, Aleksey Pavlovich (artist). Book measures: 20 x 16 cm. 37 pages: 34 illustrations (plates). Text in Russian. One of 500 copies. Signed on the half-title page and dust jacket.<br /> <br /> This exhibition catalog, signed by Alexey Pavlovich Belykh, offers a comprehensive overview of the career of this distinguished Soviet and Russian artist, who was named People's Artist of the RSFSR in 1981 and Honored Artist of the RSFSR in 1974. Belykh's journey into the art world was unconventional, beginning with his voluntary service in the army during the Great Patriotic War, where his drawing skills were first recognized for their utility in military operations. After the war, a visit to the Tretyakov Gallery inspired a shift in his career path towards art. Belykh honed his skills at the Hammer and Sickle plant's studio for amateur artists and contributed to the design of the House of Officers of the Moscow Military… Read More

Saint Louis, Missouri: Singing Bone Press, 1985. Original presentation box. Sultz, Phil, illustrator. In the original presentation box (16 x 22 x 3 cm), signed by Phil Sultz. This work is number 56 from the edition of 70 printed by Singing Bone Press. Unique and rare: as of April 2024, OCLC hasn't located any other copies of the book.<br /> <br /> The artist's book Maija Grotell features the craftsmanship of Tom Lang, the printer, and Phil Sultz, the illustrator. Published by Singing Bone Press in Saint Louis, Missouri, in 1985, this unique edition is crafted with handmade paper and offset lithograph in colors, incorporating elements such as birch bark and pine.<br /> <br /> Presented in its original box measuring 16 x 22 x 3 cm, this particular copy is numbered 56 out of the limited edition of 70 printed by Singing Bone Press. Notably, the book is signed by Phil Sultz. Its rarity is underscored by its scarcity in libraries and collections; as of April 2024, no other… Read More

Moscow: Sovetskii Khudozhnik, 1964. Publisher's accordion-fold brochure. Intezarov, Arkady Ivanovich (artist). Book measures: 21.5 x 15 cm. [13] pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. One of 500 copies. Signed by the artist on the first page.<br /> <br /> This artist monograph, personally inscribed and signed by Arkady Ivanovich Intezarov, Honored Artist of the RSFSR, offers a detailed look into the life and works of this acclaimed master of battle painting. A key figure at the studio of military artists named after M.B. Grekova, Intezarov is renowned for his contributions to the genre of military art, particularly his work on dioramas and panoramas. Intezarov's education at the Leningrad Art and Industrial College and the Moscow Printing Institute laid the foundation for his distinctive artistic style. His career took off in 1934 when he began participating in various exhibitions, showcasing his unique ability to capture the essence of military themes through his art. Among his… Read More

[Munich], 1955. Original publisher's wrappers. Dimensions: 19.8 x 14.2 cm. 37 pages. SIGNED by the author on April 11, 1956. A copy with minor wear to the wrappers; internally, it is very good.<br /> <br /> The author's first poetry collection includes poems "Capitol," Evening Peace," and "Night Sounds," written in 1904-1955. Scarce.<br /> <br /> Nikolai Sergeevich Arseniev (1888-1977). - Russian emigre poet, philosopher, historian of religion and culture.

London: Mitre Press, 1971. Lifetime edition. Original publisher's hardcover in a dust jacket. Book measures: 18.8 x 13 cm. 64 pages. Text in English. Signed by the author in Russian on the free endpaper. The book comes with an envelope inscribed by Lydia Pasternak Slater. Book - very good; dust jacket - sun toning along the spine.<br /> <br /> Lidia Leonidovna Pasternak-Slater (1902-1989) - Ph.D., poet, biochemist. Daughter of the artist Leonid Pasternak and a sister of Boris Pasternak. She lived in Germany, then in England.

New York: N. Arseniev, 1972. 3rd edition. Original publisher's wrappers. Dimensions: 21 x 14.8 cm. 64 pages. SIGNED by the author in January 1973. A copy with minor wear to the wrappers; internally, it is very good.<br /> <br /> A third edition of the author's first poetry collection, including poems "Capitol," Evening Peace," and "Night Sounds," written in 1904-1955.<br /> <br /> Nikolai Sergeevich Arsenev (1888-1977). - Russian emigre poet, philosopher, historian of religion and culture.

New York: Waldon Press, 1969. Publisher's wrappers. Book measures: 21 x 14 cm. 384 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. Good condition with light wear to wrappers.<br /> <br /> The book includes works dedicated to the mysterious pages of the First World War: the mobilization of 1914 and the cases of Myasoedov, Sukhomlinov, and Protopopov. The author, using new sources, questions the established opinions of historians on these events, which, to some extent, played a fatal role in the history of Russia at the beginning of the twentieth century.

Frankfurt/Main: Posev, 1974. First edition. Original publisher's wrappers. Book measure: 20.4 x 13.9 cm. 308 pages. Text in Russian. Signed by the author on the title page. A good copy with light wear to wrappers and occasional foxing throughout.<br /> <br /> Nikolai Sergeevich Arsenyev (1888-1977) was a renowned Russian philosopher, historian of religion and culture, as well as a poet. His remarkable contributions to the literary and philosophical world have made him a notable figure in the field.

Moscow: Self-published, 1969. Original painted stapled cover. Baratov, N. (photographer). Book measures: 24 x 22 cm. [22] pages: [2] original gouache works and [4] photo reproductions. Typewritten text in Russian. Signed by S. Nemchina on the first two pages. <br /> <br /> Russian Artist's Book/Catalog. Each catalog cover is a unique creation by S. Nemchina, crafted individually for every copy. Inside, the catalog features another abstract work by the artist and four photo illustrations reproduced from photographic negatives courtesy of N. Baratov, who graciously supplied them for this purpose. The current exhibition showcased 111 works, with several pieces on loan from private collections.<br /> <br /> From the introductory text, "During an exhibition of S. Nemchina's work in the previous year, visitors witnessed the inaugural display, drawing inspiration from ancient Korean poets' poetry. Some of these pieces are being showcased again this year.… Read More

Moscow: Sovetskii Khudozhnik, 1950. Publisher's wrappers with the original dust jacket. This single volume, unpaged, measures 18 cm and contains illustrations and portraits. The text is in Russian. It's a signed copy of a book from the "Masters of Soviet Art" series, functioning as a comprehensive monograph, showcasing the noteworthy works of Evgeny Alexandrovich Katzman.<br /> <br /> Evgeny Alexandrovich Katzman (1890-1976) was a prominent Soviet artist and graphic artist who played a significant role in the art scene of his time. He was notably one of the founders and leaders of the Association of Artists of Revolutionary Russia. Katsman began participating in exhibitions as early as 1908, showcasing his work in Mobile, AHR, and several international exhibitions. His artistic contributions left a lasting impact on the art world.

Los Angeles, 1984. First edition. Original publisher's wrappers. Sanina, Inna (illustrator). Book measures: 20 x 13 cm. 124 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. Signed by the author on the endpaper. A very good copy with a few light waterstains along the spine.<br /> <br /> Inna Sanina (Mainna Artishevskaya-Erusalimchik) was born and lived in Belarus and, in 1979, moved to the US, Los Angeles. Sanina is educated in architecture, holds a PhD in the field, and is a member of the Union of Architects of the USSR. She also belongs to several literary clubs, including the International PEN Club, the Russian Writers Club in New York, and the Literary Club in Los Angeles. Sanina has written four poetry collections, including "Flowers of Time," "Meaning," "Springs," and "Leaf Fall," along with many other publications in Russian emigre literary almanacs and periodicals. Sanina's poetry has won numerous prizes and awards.

London: George Allen & Unwin LTD, 1963. First edition. Publisher's black cloth in a dust jacket. Book measures: 19 x 13 cm. 92 pages. Frontispiece portrait. Text in English. Signed by the author in Russian on the free endpaper. It comes with a publisher's thank you note dated 1963.<br /> Book - fine; dust jacket - chips and tears.<br /> <br /> Lidia Leonidovna Pasternak-Slater (1902-1989) - Ph.D., poet, biochemist. Daughter of the artist Leonid Pasternak and a sister of Boris Pasternak. She lived in Germany, then in England.

St. Petersburg: Soiuz Sovetskikh Khudozhnikov, 1935. Publihser's wrappers. Book measures: 17.5 x 12.5 cm. 112, [4] pages: b/w and color illustrations. Text in Russian. Signed by the artist. Fine copy.<br /> <br /> This artist's monograph, inscribed by George Ryazhsky himself, delves into the life and works of the renowned Russian painter, an Honored Artist of Russia and a member of both the Academy of Arts of the USSR and the Association of Artists of Revolutionary Russia (AHRR). Born into a peasant family in the village of Ignatyev, Moscow province, Ryazhsky's artistic journey began at the Moscow Prechisten evening classes for workers, dubbed the People's Academy of Arts.<br /> <br /> Ryazhsky's career was temporarily paused by his service in the first world war, after which he contributed to the Red Army's efforts by creating posters and decorating revolutionary festivities. His artistic development included a stint under K. Malevich at the State Free… Read More

Leningrad: Khudozhnik RSFSR, 1983. Publisher's wrappers. This book consists of 90 pages filled with illustrations. The text is in Russian, and it is a copy personally signed by Galia Shakirovna Imasheva on the title page. Additionally, the book includes a folding exhibition leaflet, limited to only 300 copies.<br /> <br /> Galia Shakirovna Imasheva (1915-1995) was a Soviet theater artist renowned for her contributions to the field. She achieved the prestigious title of People's Artist of the RSFSR in 1973 and was honored as the laureate of the State Prize named after K. S. Stanislavsky in 1967. It is worth noting that Galia Shakirovna Imasheva holds a special place in history as the first Bashkir woman to establish herself as a professional artist.

[San Diego]: Author's publ, 1983. Second edition. Original publisher's wrappers. Morton, Jenny (illustrator); Vetokhin, Yurii. Book measures: 23 x 15 cm. 544 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. Signed by the author on the endpaper. Age-stained, foxed, worn copy.<br /> <br /> This book describes several unsuccessful attempts by the author to escape from the USSR in the 1960s and 1970s, subsequent captivity in prisons and specialized psychiatric hospitals, and a happy rescue on an Indonesian island after jumping from a ship's porthole.<br /> <br /> Yurii Aleksandrovich Vetokhin - a long-distance navigator, cybernetics engineer, and a Soviet dissident.

Tenafly, NJ: Hermitage, 1988. First edition. Original publisher's wrappers. Krynsky, Anatoly (book design). Book measures: 23 x 15.5 cm. 222 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. Signed by the author on the free endpaper. The book comes with a five-page-long book review compiled and signed by the former Curator of Arms and Armor, Heritage Museum, Senior Research Associate, Department of Arms and Armor, The Metropolitan Museum of Art Leonid Tarassuk, Ph. D. A lightly worn copy; very good internally. <br /> <br /> The book provides an account of one of the most significant Russian libraries, the Hermitage Library in the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg. The author draws on their personal and professional experience, having worked as a bibliographer in the Hermitage Library for many years before leaving for the West. The library's collection contains precious books reflecting the role of Peter's Russian culture in assimilating Western Europe's spiritual, scientific, and… Read More

Cheboksary: Chuvash publishing company, 1966. Publishing wrappers. Book measures: 22 x 17.5 cm. 25 pages: plates. Text in Russian. A good copy with light wear and soiling.<br /> <br /> The front wrapper is autographed by artists Pavel Grigorievich Grigoriev-Savushkin and Augusta Moiseevna Spiridonova. Accompanying the catalog is a handwritten letter from Pavel Grigoriev-Savushkin, extending an invitation to Mr. M.P. Sokolnikov for the ongoing exhibition.<br /> <br /> Pavel Grigorievich Grigoriev-Savushkin was a distinguished Soviet artist known for his work as a painter, graphic artist, graphic designer, and educator. He held the title of People's Artist of the Chuvash Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic and was a recipient of the K.V. Ivanov State Prize of Chuvashia. Grigoriev-Savushkin emerged as a prominent portrait painter in Chuvash professional fine art. Starting in the 1960s, he developed a series of painted and graphic portraits of Chuvashia's leading figures… Read More