Old Russian Book Matters: People, Books, and Sentiments

Author: (Russian) Sveshnikov
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The author of this book focuses on depicting the book market in St. Petersburg, Russia, including the Apraksin Market and Alexander Market, as well as the book businesses at small kiosks scattered throughout the city. It also features book vendors carrying books in large sacks on their shoulders, calling out to sell them. Additionally, the book exposes the crude and unprofessional practices of the old Russian publishing industry and other social phenomena.