The Art of the Russian Matryoshka

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A unique and distinctive artbook:

The detailed and collaborative work of Rett Ertl and Rick Hibberd, The Art Of The Russian Matryoshka is a unique and distinctive artbook devoted to the classic Russian toy consisting of dolls that fit inside one another. 330 full-color photographs illustrate and showcase rare and vintage matryoshka, while the narrative text covers the history of this device as well as the steps of its creation today. The Art Of The Russian Matryoshka is especially recommended for toy collectors and a welcome contribution... more info

The Heart of Mother Russia:

This magnificently designed volume captures the heart of Mother Russia -- and captured my heart as well. Beautifully photographed and written in a lively, readable style. The dolls speak wisely about the history of this great, sad land, and I learned a lot about Russia. It's the perfect gift for anyone interested in Russia or, more broadly, in dolls and how they reflect their times.

Matryoshka-The Mother of My Russian Books:

Reviewed by Carolyn Howard-Johnson, award-winning author of This is the Place and Harkening

When I travel, I make it a habit to purchase one exquisite keepsake book that, when I get home, I use not only to reminisce but also to stow away articles I find in newspapers and periodicals on the history and culture of that country.

When I returned from a summer semester at Herzen University in St. Petersburg, I had not come across a book that I thought was perfect for my needs. I found "The Art of the Russian... more info

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