Aleksandr Gromov. V.A.SVITAL'SKY — ILLUSTRATOR OF PUSHKIN'S WORKS: ON THE 120TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARTIST

Devoted to the life and works of a great master of the silhouette, V.A. Svital’sky, he was a complicated individual who experienced many troubles during his short life. He worked in a classic manner and invented a unique “cut through silhouette”, which no one was able to achieve after his death. His silhouette drawings for the works of A.S. Pushkin moved him to the forefront of leading Soviet book graphic artists. The article contains drawings previously unpublished and a list of publications with his illustrations.

Alexander Gromov. RUSSIAN THEME IN THE ACTIVITIES OF THE AMERICAN PUBLISHING HOUSE "THE LIMITED EDITIONS CLUB"

The author gives a short account of the history of the American publishing house “The Limited Editions Club’, which operated for more than 80 years. Out of 600 books published, 30 were by eight Russian and Soviet authors and one collection of Russian fairy tales, 37 books in total. The article is devoted to these books, their structure, design, artists and basic characteristics.

Alexander Gromov. 70 YEARS IN THE SERVICE OF HER MAJESTY THE BOOK

The article is devoted to the jubilee of the London-based journal The Book Collector, esteemed by bibliophiles all over the world. Special attention is paid to the founder of the journal, naval intelligence officer, journalist, and writer Ian Fleming. He is widely known as the author of novels on super-agent 007 James Bond, but few are aware that he was among the most brilliant bibliophiles of the 20th century. Over the years the journal has published much on the history of book and book collecting. Being deeply committed to the task of popularization of traditional book, the journal nowadays widely uses the opportunities provided by the latest digital technologies.

Статья рассказывает о жизненном пути британского разведчика, писателя, библиофила Яна Флеминга. Приводятся малоизвестные детали его военной биографии, сведения о личной жизни. Особое внимание уделено роли Яна Флеминга в издании ныне широко известного англоязычного журнала «Коллекционер книг». Показана роль созданного его воображением секретного «Агента 007» в современной массовой литературе и культуре.

Alexander Gromov. FLEMING... IAN FLEMING: ON THE 110^th BIRTHDAY OF THE AUTHOR OF «BONDIANA»

Explores the life and career of this British intelligence agent, writer, and bibliophile, Ian Fleming. Little-known details of his military biography and his personal life are disclosed. Special attention is devoted to the role of Ian Fleming in the publication of the well-known English-language journal, The Book Collector. The role of secret ‘Agent 007” is shown in contemporary popular literature and culture.

Интервью вводит в творческий мир российского историка литературы, писателя, эссеиста и сценариста, радиожурналиста и телеведущего, долголетнего сотрудника «Радио Свобода» (Прага) и телеканала «Культура» (Москва). Оно содержит интересные факты о широко известной в России семье Толстых-Лозинских, рассказывает о путях становления Ивана Толстого, о его творческих свершениях и новых планах.

"IF I LIVED IN AN ARCHIVE, I WOULD HAVE BEEN IMMORTAL": INTERVIEW WITH IVAN TOLSTOY

The interview introduces the creative world of a Russian literary historian, writer, essayist, and script writer, radio journalist and television personality, long-time employee of “Radio Freedom” (Prague) and Television Channel “Culture” (Moscow). It contains interesting facts about a family well- known in Russia, the Tolstoi-Lozinskii family, and recounts the paths of Ivan Tolstoi, his creative pastimes and new plans.

В статье рассказывается о древней традиции обращения христиан к небесным покровителям. Особое внимание уделено святым, опекающим людей, чьи профессии связаны с книгопечатанием, выпуском и продажей книг, обучением письменной грамоте и т.д. Особый интерес представляет забота небесных сил о библиотекарях и библиофилах.

Alexander Gromov. CELESTIAL PATRONS OF MEMBERS OF THE BOOK PROFESSIONS

The article relates the ancient tradition of Christians turning to celestial patrons. Special attention is given to saints watching over people whose profession is linked with the printing, publication, and sale of books, teaching, writing and reading, and the like. Of particular interest is the concern of celestial powers for librarians and bibliophiles.

Aleksandr Gromov. "PUSHKIN XXI CENTURY". REFLECTIONS ON AN EXHIBITION

The author seeks an answer to: “Who is A. S. Pushkin for modern Russians?”, gives numerous examples of the name of the poet being used by “mass culture”, studies the history of creating the “brand” of “Pushkin” and its penetration into the everyday life of society, and the problem of mythologizing the name of the great “national poet”. Pushkin’s jubilee celebrations in the Tsarist Russia, the USSR, and the Russian Federation and abroad are described.