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Russian Literature & Art
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KAMENSKY, Vasily Vasilevich (1884-1961). Lunost Mayakovskogo [Mayakovsky's Youth]. Tiflis: Zakkniga, 1931. 84 pp. 8vo (180 x 130 mm). Constructivist designs by Rodchenko. Original paper on lithographic cardboard covers in red, gray and black. Condition: joints repaired with split at tail of rear board with slight loss; extremities rubbed, small stamps and ink marks on rear pastedown and endpaper, unobtrusive scattered marginalia in red and black pencil. Includes a drawing of Kamensky by Mayakovsky and five printed announcements of Futurist activities, two of which are integrated with the text. Kamensky's frienship with Mayakovsky extends back at least as far as 1917 when the two, together with David Burliuk, organized The Poets' Cafe in Moscow. ImagesClick on thumbnails to see larger images:
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