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North Korean Posters: The David Heather Collection Hardcover – May 30, 2008

by David Heather (Author), Koen De Ceuster (Author)

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This rare glimpse into North Korean society is the first book of its kind: a riveting collection of state-sponsored propaganda posters that present the unique graphic sensibilities of this little-known country. Seldom seen by the outside world, North Korea s propaganda art colors the cities and countryside with vibrant images of brave soldiers, happy and well-fed peasants, and a heroic and compassionate leader. More than 250 of these posters are collected here for the first time, showing the wide range of North Korean propaganda art. Hand-painted, one-of-a-kind pieces of art, these posters display the latest political slogans that are repeated in newspaper editorials, government declarations, and compulsory study sessions throughout the country. A unique collection which would appeal to artists and graphic designers as well as those interested in this closed society, this book may not represent the reality of North Korea, but rather a vision of the country as promoted by its regime and depicted by its state sponsored artists.

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This rare glimpse into North Korean society is the first book of its kind: a riveting collection of state-sponsored propaganda posters that present the unique graphic sensibilities of this little-known country. Seldom seen by the outside world, North Korea s propaganda art colors the cities and countryside with vibrant images of brave soldiers, happy and well-fed peasants, and a heroic and compassionate leader. More than 250 of these posters are collected here for the first time, showing the wide range of North Korean propaganda art.

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Hardcover: 286 pages
Publisher: Prestel (May 30, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 3791339672
ISBN-13: 978-3791339672
Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 8 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
Average Customer Review: 11 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,703,332 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #4189 in Books > Arts & Photography > Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions
- #13431 in Books > Arts & Photography > Graphic Design

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A glimpse of Orwell's 1984

ByCraig J. Brainon February 28, 2010

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This is a beautiful book about how the North Korean government wants it's citizens and the world to perceive their nation. Looking at the images provided and the news on television and it is easy to make comparisons to George Orwell's 1984. References to chocolate rations spring to mind :)
The artwork in many of the posters is of idealised stereotypes and beautiful, and while it might not appeal to a western audience, may have a far greater impact upon the North Korean target audience. A good example of this is the image used on the cover depicting a soldier, a nurse and an officer of some sort, all looking outwards, apparently united in facing an undisclosed threat. Every face shows strength and determination and is designed to appeal to the target audience as an "ideal North Korean" and to highlight the value of those in professions supporting the military efforts of North Korea.
This book is an excellent insight into the propaganda machine of North Korea and I recommend it highly to anyone interested.

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Interesting book...

BySusan Lippson January 16, 2011

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I purchased this book for my husband for Christmas. He has a deep interest in propaganda as well as North Korea. This book is full of really neat and sometimes beautiful as well as disturbing pictures. The husband is concerned that something is lost in the translation of the posters as well as it seems the person who wrote the book is a bit of a sympathizer. That doesn't matter much to him because all he cares about is the artwork. Either way... a great book.

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This is a good series of books

ByCourtney Macklinon January 5, 2011

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Prestel publishes a series of books of collections of posters from various 'communist' countries. They are extremely interesting to look through and especially to see how styles/subjects change as time progresses. The only qualm I have is that they did not date the posters in this book. In the Soviet Posters, they were dated, and history sorts of people enjoy that. Based on the amount of secrecy in North Korea, dates may have been unknown/unavailable.

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Great collection of Art!

ByRandallon January 20, 2013

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If you are into Propaganda posters, you should get this one! North Korea is one of a kind. Paper work is very nice and posters are colorful. A different way to approach one of the "axis of evil" countries!

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The other world

ByJoseon April 26, 2009

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Hello:
This incredible North Korean Propaganda Posters's Compilation is awesome! Hundreds of posters showing the everyday normal life slogans, the insane hate to the United States and the obsolete beliefs of such an out-of-time society. Sometimes, while I was watching the posters, I was thinkig that North Korea is the most radical communist country in the world, so the posters are. They, formally, are still in war with "imperialism"!!
Can't believe it until you see it. Totally recommended for propaganda lovers, political interested and designers all over the world.

Greetings from Barcelona!

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Great collection of North Korean propaganda posters

ByS. Smithon April 10, 2012

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This is a great book filled with very vividly colorful and interesting propaganda posters from North Korea. I'm a high school history/geography teacher and plan to use some of these posters in future lessons. I have the Soviet, Chinese, and North Korean version of these propaganda poster books and I find this one to have the most interesting and thought provoking examples of posters.

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ByJohnon March 1, 2013

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Sent quickly and was well packed, product is of superior quality.. I have to write more words. This is enough

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Excellent resource for Korea Watchers

ByRandall A. Youngon February 26, 2014

Format: Hardcover

If you study Korea as a whole, the Korean War, or are interested in the political dynamics of a totalitarian regime, this book is a must to add to your library of resources. North Korea is the modern era's propaganda master. Not since the the Nazi Third Reich of the 1930s and 1940s has this level of propaganda brilliance been seen. The posters are works of art in and of themselves, regardless of the anti-American, militant messages being conveyed. But once you take the time to look at and read the posters and their English translations, and put yourself in the mindset of an average North Korean citizen growing up in this propaganda environment, it becomes easy to see why the rest of the world continues to have such difficulties bridging the cultural gap with the "Hermit Kingdom."

The one big drawback to the publication, as mentioned by other reviewers, is that the translated messages of the posters are printed vertically, forcing the reader to rotate the book 90 degrees from the poster viewing angle in order to read what it says. But that's a small price to pay for a fantastic resource.

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I like this book but.....

The description states that it is a hard cover book. It is in fact a soft cover book, I still gave it 5 stars. Not sure if it is a listing error or I was just sent the wrong book.Read more

Published on February 6, 2013 by Ecogirl

Interesting Book

The posters themselves are very interesting and provide the reader with a glimpse of the official North Korean worldview. The graphic design of the book is neat.Read more

Published on October 15, 2012 by c

Ever forward to Paradise

To quote from Koen De Ceuster in the book's intro: 'Only if the poster appeals to the ideological and aesthetic sentiments of the people will it succeed in truly rousing the...Read more

Published on May 3, 2008 by Robin

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