Leskov, Nikolai S.

[RUSSIAN DP] Tupeinyi khudozhnik: Rasskaz [The Toupee Artist: A Story]

Savitsky, G., illustrator. Item #1221

13 cm. 46 pages: illustrations. Text in Russian. The cover shows signs of wear with some discoloration and minor damage along the edges. There is a handwritten inventory number "2299" and a "Fremdsprachen-Institut Mawrizki Heidelberg" stamp on the title page. As of September 2024, not in OCLC.

After WWII, Russian DPs in camps across Europe fostered an unexpected yet prolific publishing industry. Despite material shortages, censorship, and frequent relocations, they managed to produce numerous newspapers, textbooks, and political works. These rare publications remain important testaments to the cultural perseverance of displaced communities.

Price: $250.00