Zupagrafika "Eastern Blocks II" (9788396326874)

Soupagraphic "Eastern Blocks II" - product description "Eastern Blocks II: Concrete Landscapes of the Former Eastern Bloc" is a comprehensive continuation of the Zupagrafika duo's bestselling photographic journey through the concrete heritage of Central and Eastern Europe. In this volume, the authors expand their research, taking us on a journey from the Baltic coast to the Caucasian peaks of Georgia and the Balkan suburbs. The album documents the architecture that defined the urban landscape after World War II—from monumental modernist designs to austere, brutalist monoliths and regional varieties of prefabricated concrete. Its 248 pages feature over 180 unique photographs by David Navarro and Martyna Sobecka, revealing the architectural facets of cities such as Lviv, Tbilisi, Riga, and Prague. Enriched with a prologue by historian Kateryna Malai, this publication is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the aesthetics and history of the urban-community settlements of the eastern part of the continent. Discover the unconventional beauty of concrete and the brutalist pearls of the East. Also check out other albums and unique books on architecture available in our collection . Author - Zupagrafika David Navarro & Martyna Sobecka Publisher — Zupagrafika © 2025 Binding - hardcover with cloth spine Language - English The second volume of extensive photographic documentation of the architecture of the former Eastern Bloc Over 180 photos from 10 cities, including Tbilisi, Lviv, Riga, Minsk, Sofia and Prague A detailed analysis of regional typologies of prefabricated concrete slabs and brutalist monoliths. A substantive introduction by architectural historian Kateryna Malai High-quality edition: hardcover with an elegant cloth spine Format: 17 x 24 cm; 248 pages of inspiring content An ideal item for collectors, architects and lovers of documentary photography.