The Theatre Poster Art of N. Akimov

Unique publication printed in a run of 5000 copies celebrating the poster art of Nikolay Akimov. Nikolay Akimov (1901-1968) was an experimental theatre director and scenic designer noted for his work with the Leningrad Comedy Theatre. As stated in the flap text, the album "acquaints readers with the artwork of Akimov and its distinctiveness in the field of the art of the theatre poster." An introductory essay by F.Y. Syrkina, accompanied by images of Akimov's posters in black and white, is followed by a catalogue of works in colour. Excellent condition, sporadic stains, dedication in black pen (in Russian, dated 17 May, 1965), dust jacket slightly torn in the front, parts of the dust jacket torn off in the back. 106 pages.