Shin Rosia Gakan/Siluet Novoi Rossii.

1930. ONCHI. Shin Rosia Gakan/Siluet Novoi Rossii. By Keishi Oze. [8], 155, [5] pp., profusely illustrated with photographs and reproduced drawings throughout. 8vo, 185 x 165 mm., bound in original illustrated boards and matching illustrated cardboard slipcase. Tokyo: ARS, Shôwa 5 [1930]. "Views of the New Russia" is an exploration of the new Soviet state. The binding and book design by Onchi is remarkable, capturing the constructivist aesthetic very effectively. Although Onchi later became known as an important printmaker and photographer, he initially supported himself as a book designer. A nice combination of Japanese book design and Russian constructivism. Very good in the rare, but slightly rubbed and soiled decorated slipcase.