Laicens Linards, First Edition (22 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Latvian language. Octavo 14 x 21 cm. Weight 100 gr. Wrappers, 105 [6] pp. The book is in Good condition, without visible defects, losses, remarks and stains. Book cover shows edge wear and creasing across corners, missing pieces or torn corners of front cover and missing pieces of upper edge of back cover are repaired (pasted on the inner side with paper), but still looks like very well preserved and clean copy. Constructivist book cover design by author. Present stories collection was born as a result of writer's trip to Western Europe in 1925. The book is sharply opposed to everything that has been written about this country before by "bourgeois" writers. In eight vivid stories with great creative force described hard labour of Italian workers, showed real Italy without idyll. Great author's expressionism entirely directed against bourgeois society. Linards Laicens (1883-1938) is considered as central figure of the Latvian left avant-garde, outstanding revolutionary writer, one of the most eminent personalities in Latvian modernist literature. He was a true son of his country, an active fighter for socialism who devoted his life to pursuing these ideals. The revolutionary struggle has became not only the meaning of his life but also sense of creativity. He wrote about sixty short stories, four novels, several collections of poetry. Most of the works show strong characteristics of Expressionism.

First edition of the first issue. With 2 photographic reproductions. In publisher's illustrated wrappers. 47, (1) p. Tribine was one of the major organs of Latvian avant-garde between 1931-33, only 10 issues were published. This issue contains a photographic reproduction of V. Sila's painting "Unemployment" and a photo of a leftist political poster. Linards (Petrovich) Laicens (1883-1938) was a Latvian Expressionist writer and poet. He was active in politics as a member of Communist party. . Blue stamp on title page. Spine artistically restored. In good condition. In publisher's illustrated wrappers First edition of the first issue. With 2 photographic reproductions.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Octavo 13 x 17 cm. Wrappers, 31 [1] pp. in Latvian language. The book is in good condition. Some minor stains and foxing, edges of the covers are worn. The book refers to the author's brightest creation period characterized by destroying traditional poetic structures and turning to free verse. He experimented with a number of rows, words, and lines of graphic layout, and manipulated placard slogans (obvious impact of Mayakovsky) terrorizing the reader with his fantastic sense of self-righteousness. The Semaphore collection s most important prose poem Par Dzeju (On Poetry) written in 1921 describes the "new" poetry, that should be created by poets deeply involved in political and social life. This idea became crucial not only for other futurists and modernist poets but also for the propagandists of proletarian literature in the Soviet Union. The Semaphore also carries out the vision written by Laicens in 1922 in Dzejas principi (Principles of Poetry) - a poetic manifesto, according to which the poetry should be an active fighter and life engine towards certain targets. The struggle for new content is inconceivable without the struggle for a new form corresponding to it. He urges reducing to the minimum the use of epithets, similes, and metaphors, simplifying poetical language towards colloquial simplicity, but without reducing poetic imagery. Poet and writer Linards Laicens (1883-1938) became the central figure of Latvian avant-garde. A participant in the Revolution of 1905 07, he suffered official repression. He was an important organizer of the legal worker's press and of revolutionary culture in bourgeois Latvia. Since 1920 member of the Latvian Parliament, and leader of the communist party. In 1932 he emigrated to the Soviet Union and engaged himself in the process of developing Soviet Latvian literature. During a wave of repression launched against the Latvian community in Russia in 1938, he was imprisoned and shot. Laicens s writings are imbued with the ideas of revolutionary struggle and hatred for capitalism. He was the editor of two cult leftist avant-garde journals Kreisa fronte (1928-1930) (Left Front) and Tribine (1931-1932) (Tribune).

Condition: Near fine condition. First edition. First edition. 109, (3) p. Cover designed by NiklÄ vs Strunke (1894-1966) the most outstanding representative of the 20th century Latvian Avant-garde. Linards (Petrovich) Laicens (1883-1938) was a Latvian Expressionist writer, poet. He was also active in politics as a member of Communist party. Editor or leftist Avant-garde journal Tribine. He was imprisoned several times in Latvia as a Communist, in 1932 he fled to the Soviet Union where he was perished during the Great Purge in 1938. .

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Latvian language. Octavo 13 x 17 cm. Weight 25 gr. Wrappers, 31 [1] pp. The book is in Fine condition, without any defects, losses, remarks and stains. Present poetry book refers to the author's brightest creation period characterized by destroying of traditional poetic structures, turning to free verse. He experimented with a number of rows, words and lines graphic layout, manipulated placard slogans (obvious impact of Mayakovsky) terrorizing the reader with his fantastic sense of self-righteousness. The Semaphore collection s most important prose poem Par Dzeju (On Poetry) written in 1921 describes the "new" poetry, that should be created by poets deeply involved in political and social life. This idea became crucial not only for other futurists and modernist poets, but also for the propagandists of proletarian literature in the Soviet Union. The Semaphore also carry out the vision written by Laicens in 1922 in Dzejas principi (Principles of Poetry) - a poetic manifesto, according to which the poetry should be an active fighter and life engine towards certain targets. Struggle for a new content is inconceivable without the struggle for a new form corresponding to it. He urges to reduce to the minimum the use of the epithets, similes, metaphors, simplifying poetical language towards colloquial simplicity, but without reducing poetic imaginary. Poet and writer Linards Laicens (1883-1938) became the central figure of Latvian avant-garde. A participant in the Revolution of 1905 07, he suffered official repression. He was an important organizer of the legal workers press and of revolutionary culture in bourgeois Latvia. Since 1920 member of the Latvian Parliament, leader of the communist party. In 1932 he emigrated to the Soviet Union and engaged himself in the process of developing Soviet Latvian literature. During a wave of repression launched against the Latvian community in Russia in 1938 he was imprisoned and shot. Laicens s writings are imbued with the ideas of revolutionary struggle and hatred for capitalism. He was the editor of two cult leftist avant-garde journals Kreisa fronte (1928-1930) (Left Front) and Tribine (1931-1932) (Tribune).

In original, illustrated cover. With a full page illustration. (illustrator). First edition. With a full page illustration. First edition. In original, illustrated cover. 125, (3) p. Cover and a full page illustration by NiklÄ vs Strunke (1894-1966) the most outstanding representative of the 20th century Latvian Avant-garde. Linards (Petrovich) Laicens (1883-1938) was a Latvian Expressionist writer, poet. He was also active in politics as a member of Communist party. Editor or leftist Avant-garde journal Tribine. He was imprisoned several times in Latvia as a Communist, in 1932 he fled to the Soviet Union where he was perished during the Great Purge in 1938. . Slightly chipped at edges, slightly worn. Overall a good copy.

With photographic illustrations. (illustrator). First edition. Printed in 1300 copies. With photographic illustrations. First edition. Printed in 1300 copies. In publisher's, constructivist cover. Printed in orange and black. 47, (1) p. "KreisÄ fronte" was the first substantial leftist Latvian-language journal with international aspirations. Its concept and format followed Vladimir Mayakovsky's magazine the "LEF" and the design of "Novy Lef". Only 17 issues were published between 1928 and 1930 (the last one was double), when it was banned by the authorities, and Laicens launched his new magazine the "TribÄ«ne". The content of "KreisÄ fronte" was more cultural than political, contained avant-garde literary elements as well as photographic artwork. The editor, Linards (Petrovich) Laicens (1883-1938) was a Latvian Expressionist writer and poet, active in politics as a member of Communist party. He was the editor or the leftist Avant-garde journals "KreisÄ Fronte" and "TribÄ«ne". [Fraser: pp. 125-126.] . Spine worn, chipped at edges. Stains on last leaves. Overall in good condition. In publisher's, constructivist cover. Printed in orange and black.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Latvian language. Octavo 13 x 18 cm. Weight 90 gr. Wrappers, 90 [4] pp. The book is in Fine condition, without any defects, losses, remarks and stains. Little wrapped cover edges, one vertical book-length crease on the front cover; some uncut pages indicate that the book has never been read. Modernist Minimalist book's cover design by unidentified artist. Title page and each chapter are also designed in minimalist style. Book's author, leading figure of Latvian avant-garde literature, Linards Laicens (1883-1938) a staunch communist, in 1909-1911 imprisoned for revolutionary activities and editing illegal left-wing magazines. After release from the prison was under constant surveillance by the security services for having contact with illegal communist organizations. In 1929 he joined the Communist Party of Latvia (LCP) and published a collection of short stories "Prison cells" in which depicted social, political and philosophical problems of society. Artistically uneven prison-themed stories based on Laicens own life experiences and that's why of great cultural value.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Latvian language. Octavo 15 x 18 cm. Weight 150 gr. Wrappers, 158 [2] pp. The book is in Near Fine condition, without any visible defects, losses, remarks and stains. Book cover coated fine paper turned darker with time at edges, cover edges and spine ends show some fraying, light brown foxing spots on the cover, on the title and on first pages; internally text pages are clean. Great modernist cover design with archaic elements and 7 full-page modernist linocuts serving as chapter dividers by Niklavs Strunke. In present significant work author reveals a high concentration of thought, stylistic and figurative determination, entirely directed against bourgeois society. The text justifying revolutionary violence is a kind of document adopting with great artistic power the slogan "Viva Down" eliminating existing political order and with great fervor propagandizing social reforms. But writer's creation of this period in its content still remained somewhat spontaneous and anarchist expressing in the riot of personality who had been bullied and who in turn breaks the norms of bourgeois morality and law and rebells agains unequal world. Theme of organized struggle of the proletariat with the bourgeoisie will be raised in author's further works. Linards Laicens (1883-1938) is considered as central figure of the Latvian avant-garde, one of the most eminent personalities in Latvian modernist literature. Important organizer of the legal workers press and of revolutionary culture in bourgeois Latvia he edited cult leftist avant-garde journals Kreisa fronte (The Left Front) and Tribune (The Tribune). Laicens creativity imbued with the ideas of the revolutionary struggle and hatred of capitalism. Niklavs Strunke (1894 1966) versatile, prolific and outstanding artist, representative of radical phase in Latvian avant-garde. His art is known by a peculiar blend of Cubist and Constructivist influences with a distinct leaning towards the Italian trend of Pittura Metafisica (metaphysical art), unique in Latvian context.

Cover designed by Ernests Kalis. Illustrated with two photomontages and a linocut by E Kaļa and two reproductoin of Georg Grosz' drawings. (illustrator). Cover designed by Ernests Kalis. Illustrated with two photomontages and a linocut by E Kaļa and two reproductoin of Georg Grosz' drawings. First edition. Published in only 1200 copies. In publisher's illustrated wrappers. 79, (1) p. Last, double issue of the third and last year of "KreisÄ fronte", the first substantial leftist Latvian-language journal with international aspirations. Its concept and format followed Vladimir Mayakovsky's magazine the "LEF" and the design of "Novy Lef". Only 17 issues were published between 1928 and 1930, when it was banned by the authorities, and Laicens launched his new magazine the "TribÄ«ne". The content of "KreisÄ fronte" was more cultural than political, contained avant-garde literary elements as well as photographic artwork. Linards (Petrovich) Laicens (1883-1938) was a Latvian Expressionist writer and poet, active in politics as a member of Communist party. He was the editor or the leftist Avant-garde journals "KreisÄ Fronte" and "TribÄ«ne". [Bibl.: Fraser, James H.: Publishing and Book Design in Latvia 1919-1940: A Re-discovery. Riga, Neputns. pp. 126-128.] OCLC locates fragmentary holdings of this journal in two libraries, NYPL, and Waseda, but it is unclear if either owns this issue. . An inkblot on last page. Spine artistically restored. Slightly trimmed. Overall in fine condition. In publisher's illustrated wrappers First edition. Published in only 1200 copies.

Condition: In fine condition. Cover designed by Ernests Kalis. Illustrated with photographic artworks. (illustrator). Cover designed by Ernests Kalis. Illustrated with photographic artworks. First edition. Published in only 1200 copies. In publisher's illustrated wrappers. 55, (1) p. Third issue of the third and last year of "KreisÄ fronte", the first substantial leftist Latvian-language journal with international aspirations. Its concept and format followed Vladimir Mayakovsky's magazine the "LEF" and the design of "Novy Lef". Only 17 issues were published between 1928 and 1930 (the last one was double), when it was banned by the authorities, and Laicens launched his new magazine the "TribÄ«ne". The content of "KreisÄ fronte" was more cultural than political, contained avant-garde literary elements as well as photographic artwork. Linards (Petrovich) Laicens (1883-1938) was a Latvian Expressionist writer and poet, active in politics as a member of Communist party. He was the editor or the leftist Avant-garde journals "KreisÄ Fronte" and "TribÄ«ne". [Bibl.: Fraser, James H.: Publishing and Book Design in Latvia 1919-1940: A Re-discovery. Riga, Neputns. pp. 126-128.] OCLC locates fragmentary holdings of this journal in two libraries, NYPL, and Waseda, but it is unclear if either owns this issue. . In publisher's illustrated wrappers First edition. Published in only 1200 copies.

Cover designed by Ernests Kalis. Illustrated with photographic artworks and two reproductions of Georg Grosz' drawings. (illustrator). Cover designed by Ernests Kalis. Illustrated with photographic artworks and two reproductions of Georg Grosz' drawings. First edition. Published in only 1200 copies. In publisher's illustrated wrappers. 47, (1) p. Second issue of the third and last year of "KreisÄ fronte", the first substantial leftist Latvian-language journal with international aspirations. Its concept and format followed Vladimir Mayakovsky's magazine the "LEF" and the design of "Novy Lef". Only 17 issues were published between 1928 and 1930 (the last one was double), when it was banned by the authorities, and Laicens launched his new magazine the "TribÄ«ne". The content of "KreisÄ fronte" was more cultural than political, contained avant-garde literary elements as well as photographic artwork. Linards (Petrovich) Laicens (1883-1938) was a Latvian Expressionist writer and poet, active in politics as a member of Communist party. He was the editor or the leftist Avant-garde journals "KreisÄ Fronte" and "TribÄ«ne". [Bibl.: Fraser, James H.: Publishing and Book Design in Latvia 1919-1940: A Re-discovery. Riga, Neputns. pp. 126-128. L267.] OCLC locates fragmentary holdings of this journal in two libraries, NYPL, and Waseda, but it is unclear if either owns this issue. . Tear to margin of title page, no effect on text. Overall in fine condition. In publisher's illustrated wrappers First edition. Published in only 1200 copies.

With several photographic illustrations and reproductions. (illustrator). First edition. Printed in 1200 copies. With several photographic illustrations and reproductions. First edition. Printed in 1200 copies. In publisher"s, constructivist cover. Printed in red and black. 47, (1) p. "KreisÄ fronte" was the first substantial leftist Latvian-language journal with international aspirations. Its concept and format followed Vladimir Mayakovsky's magazine the "LEF" and the design of "Novy Lef". Only 17 issues were published between 1928 and 1930 (the last one was double), when it was banned by the authorities, and Laicens launched his new magazine the "TribÄ«ne". The content of "KreisÄ fronte" was more cultural than political, contained avant-garde literary elements as well as photographic artwork. The editor, Linards (Petrovich) Laicens (1883-1938) was a Latvian Expressionist writer and poet, active in politics as a member of Communist party. He was the editor or the leftist Avant-garde journals "KreisÄ Fronte" and "TribÄ«ne". [Fraser: pp. 125-126.] . Two pages damaged at edges with no effect on legibility. Cover and brochure artistically restored. In fine condition. In publisher"s, constructivist cover. Printed in red and black.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. [1922]. 27, [2]pp. ; 15 cm. Fine condition, fingerprint on the content page, Leta book shop stamp on the back cover. The book is mentioned in J.H. Fraser, p.66. "Publishing and Book Design in Latvia 1919-1940.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Latvian language. Octavo 12 x 15 cm. Weight 30 gr. Wrappers, 27 [4] pp. The book is in perfect condition, without any defects, losses, remarks and stains. Some uncut pages indicate that the book has never been read. Present cycle of poems by Linards Laicens is considered as one of the best books of love lyrics in Latvian literature. It is stand-alone work in author's leftist propaganda literary creation. Verses full of Eastern exotic dedicated to Anna Lacis, Latvian actress, who lived with poet before her arresting for left-wing underground organizations participance. In Ho-Tai author successfully applied forms borrowed from Chinese poetry. Here he began experiments with free verse. Modernist Chinese-style graphical cover design created by leading Latvian artist Niklavs Strunke. Book was re-edited several times (1968, 1983). Present copy is rare first edition in excellent condition. Linards Laicens (1883-1938) was Latvian leading leftist avant-garde writer and poet. He took part in the revolution of 1905 and supported the idea of independence, but in 1920 he became a communist, moving to the Soviet Union in 1932. Six years later he fell victim to the purge of 1938 and was imprisoned and shot. In literary works Laicens defends the idea of "new" art that will sweep away the old one - an idea that was crucial not only for futurists and other modernists poets but also for the propagandists of proletarian literature in the Soviet Union.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Latvian language. Octavo 13 x 18 cm. Weight 60 gr. Wrappers, 59 [2] pp. The book is in Near Fine condition, without any visible defects, losses, remarks and stains. Wrapped cover edges, one minor crease across bottom corner of front cover, light foxing on the inner side of front cover and on the flyleaf. Striking cover and experimental typography content design created using avant-garde constructivist mannerisms of the time by either Ernests Kalis or Sigismunds Vidbergs, who both were noted modernist artists and book designers. Modernist collection of poetry "Asian" is imbued with the ideas of revolutionary struggle and hatred for capitalism. After the October Revolution author disappointed in bourgeois culture and capitalist society, hence his creation is characterized by social revitalization and wicked satire. Influenced by Mayakovsky, Laicens uses in poetic speech words which considered as unpoetic bringing poetic language to common speech simplicity expressing protest and struggle for the new content by changing the form, operates with revolutionary poster slogans, experiments with free verse. This author's work is some kind of leftist revolutionary manifesto - bright, aggressive, protestant, outstanding. Linards Laicens (1883-1938) is considered as central figure of the Latvian avant-garde, one of the most eminent personalities in Latvian modernist literature. Important organizer of the legal workers press and of revolutionary culture in bourgeois Latvia he edited cult leftist avant-garde journals Kreisa fronte (The Left Front) and Tribune (The Tribune). Laicens worked in the communist underground during Latvia's independence, but moved to the Soviet Union in 1933 to escape a prison sentence in Latvia. He was purged for his revolutionary efforts in 1938. Laicen s social, politic and artistic views affect his creation development - fight about equality of society class and destroyed nation borders is unique qualities of wirter's creativity. His early poetry is represented by the lyrical hero expression, urban poetry, deny of the past and characterized by expressionism, also decadence, aestheticism and futurism features. Later poems main theme became revolutionary propaganda with expressionism and sometimes realism.

First edition. First edition. In original typographically illustrated wrappers, the Constructivist design printed in red and black. 58, (4) p. A Constructivist play in five acts by Linards (Petrovich) Laicens (1883-1938) the central figure of the Latvian avant-garde. He was the editor of the avant-garde review the "Tribine", and also active in politics as a member of Communist party. Laicens was imprisoned several times in Latvia as a Communist, in 1932 he fled to the Soviet Union where he was perished during the Great Purge in 1938. With former collection stamps on title page verso and on p. 17 and 58. Spine slightly worn. Small mark in ink on cover. Overall a good copy. In original typographically illustrated wrappers, the Constructivist design printed in red and black.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Octavo, wrappers, 127pp., undated but 1920. Linards Laicens (1883-1938) was one of the leading intellectual forces of the Latvian avant-garde. A leftist, frankly often a propagandist, he was a poet, novelist and essayist who had a strong sense of visual design. He edited a number of journals journals of major importance (Kreisa fronte, Tribine) and contributed to many more. Due to political ostracism he emigrated to the USSR in 1935 and was executed in 1938 during the Great Purge which singled out Latvian emigres. This work is the first collection of his poems in the new republic of Latvia. Laicens enlisted Niklavs Strunke for book design, cover and five linocuts, all in Strunke s most visually experimental style incorporating futurist and cubist elements. Niklavs Strunke (1894-1966) was one of the leading artists of the Riga avant-garde artists group; a gifted graphic designer, he worked in both conventional and cutting-edge genres. Rare: only one copy found in North American libraries.

Cover designed by Eriks Kalis. Illustrated with photographic artworks. (illustrator). Cover designed by Eriks Kalis. Illustrated with photographic artworks. Complete set of the first year, belonged to PÄ vils VÄ«lips. First edition. Published in only 1400 copies. Each issue in original, different illustrated wrappers. Each issue with 48 pages. First six issues, the entire first year of "KreisÄ fronte", the first substantial leftist Latvian-language journal with international aspirations. Its concept and format followed Vladimir Mayakovsky's magazine the "LEF" and the design of "Novy Lef". Only 17 issues were published between 1928 and 1930 (the last one was double), when it was banned by the authorities, and Laicens launched his new magazine the "TribÄ«ne". The content of "KreisÄ fronte" was more cultural than political, contained avant-garde literary elements as well as photographic artwork. This set of the magazine belonged to PÄ vils VÄ«lips (1901-1979) the Latvian poet, essayist and translator. In the 1920s VÄ«lips was member of the Latvian expressionist group of writers who focused on the aspects of contemporary urban life. "Romantika AutobusÄ " and "21 Dzeja", his books of poems are two remarkable example of this movement. Linards (Petrovich) Laicens (1883-1938) was a Latvian Expressionist writer and poet, active in politics as a member of Communist party. He was the editor or the leftist Avant-garde journals "KreisÄ Fronte" and "TribÄ«ne". [Bibl.: Fraser, James H.: Publishing and Book Design in Latvia 1919-1940: A Re-discovery. Riga, Neputns. pp. 126-128. L262.] OCLC locates fragmentary holdings of this journal in two libraries, NYPL, and Waseda. . VÄ«lips ownership entry (signature and date) in first two issues, with his underlinings and notes in each number. All brochures in fine condition. Each issue in original, different illustrated wrappers Complete set of the first year, belonged to PÄ vils VÄ«lips. First edition. Published in only 1400 copies.

In original illustrated cover. With a full page illustrationcby Eriks Kalis. (illustrator). First edition. With a full page illustrationcby Eriks Kalis. First edition. In original illustrated cover. 222, [2] p. Kalis (Eriks KÄ lis 1904-1939) was a graphic artist and scenographer, member of the Riga Artist Group. For this graphic design of the book (the front and rear cover, and the full page illustration) he combined geometric forms with photography into an abstract architectural composition, that is inspired by Lajos Kassák's and other modernists from east-central Europe. The photographs of Latvian prisoners refer to the contents of the book, which is about the tsarist prisons that were established in Riga following the 1905 revolution. Linards (Petrovich) Laicens (1883-1938) was a Latvian Expressionist writer and poet. He was active in politics as a member of the Communist party. He was the editor or the leftist Avant-garde journal "Tribine". Laicens was imprisoned several times in Latvia as a Communist, in 1932 he fled to the Soviet Union where he was perished during the Great Purge in 1938, likewise KÄ lis. . Artistically restored. In good condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Quarto 23.3x15.2 cm., wrappers, 1928-1930, 18 numbers (all published). Cover designs by Ernests Kalis. A bimonthly journal, considered to be one of Laicens' most important publications and the most significant journal of the era along with SIGNALS but esteemed to be of higher literary quality and thought. Striking abstract linocut covers, highly original, in bright colors unique for each issue. As with almost all of the liberal to left wing culture in Latvia, there is a strongly Soviet orientation, and the journal was most likely financed, at the outset, with funds from the USSR. Every issue is illustrated, including some photomontage and graphics. In addition to being a vehicle of contrarian social commentary and promoting open discourse, KREISA FRONTE also was a publishing house which issued poetry and literary books. Linards Laicens (1883-1938) was highly individual, prolific writer in all literary forms, editor and publisher, going against all currents of the day, leftist and of increasingly Marxist-Leninist persuasion. Somewhat the ingenue in matters of Soviet power, he emigrated to the USSR where he became a victim of the purges in Moscow in 1938 along with fellow Latvians. KREISA FRONTEwas published from 1928-1930. There are no library holdings of this most important journal outside of Latvia. The present set is clothbound, preserving original wrappers.