About 2 Squares (El Lissitzky) and More About 2 Squares (Patricia Railing)

Two softcover books in paper slipcase: A facsimile of Russian/Soviet artist El Lissitzky’s revolutionary 1922 children’s book “About Two Squares” (“Pro Dva Kvadrata”), the story of two squares that take on the mission of rebuilding the world; and “More About 2 Squares,” an essay on Suprematism by art historian Patricia Railing. Each page of Lissitzky’s book features a tissue overlay with an English translation designed to mimic the original text. 1991, MIT Press. Some wear on slipcase, books in very fine condition. [27.1]

$ 200.00