AzbukvarRodion Kitaev@V–A–C Press
Azbukvar, created by artist Rodion Kitaev, is more than just an ABC book—it's a vibrant universe teeming with whimsical images, puzzles, games, and hidden secrets. The book invites readers into a world filled with not only birds and animals but also fantastical creatures like the wolf-crow, camel-volcano, and toad-beetle.
Kitaev’s imagination shines on every page, crafting a story around each letter of the alphabet. His approach is reminiscent of the surrealists, who blended seemingly unrelated objects and images to explore the subconscious and the dream world. Like the surrealists, Kitaev masterfully intertwines reality with his magical riddles, reminding us that real life can be even more astonishing than the wildest dreams and stories.
About V–A–C Press:The V–A–C Foundation's publishing programme works along two complementary directions. We ensure that key international works reach Russian-speaking audiences in a timely fashion; we also provide support to Russia's emerging cultural figures, making their activities visible both in Russia and internationally. We publish specialised and popular literature on the theory and history of contemporary art, classical arts history, art and exhibition projects, as well as children's books.
https://v-a-c.org/publishingRightsgrigory.cheredov@v-a-c.org