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title: "Chinese Propaganda Posters"
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# Culturally immersive historical insight High-definition vibrant artwork Rare vintage poster collection Chinese Propaganda Posters

**Price:** KSh35465
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## Summary

> 🎨 Own a piece of history, where art meets ideology in vibrant color!

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- **What is this?** Chinese Propaganda Posters
- **How much does it cost?** KSh35465 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Key Features

- • **Iconic Visual Legacy:** Dive into a curated archive of rare Chinese propaganda posters from 1949-1980s, showcasing powerful imagery that shaped a nation’s identity.
- • **Cultural Time Capsule:** Gain exclusive access to authentic cultural artifacts and narratives that reveal the social and political ethos of Communist China’s formative years.
- • **Artistry Meets History:** Experience vivid, high-resolution prints that capture the bold colors and striking designs of a unique political art form.
- • **Collector’s Must-Have:** A visually stunning coffee-table book that elevates your space and sparks conversations about art, history, and ideology.
- • **Multilingual Accessibility:** Includes detailed captions in English, French, and German, broadening your understanding across cultures and languages.

## Overview

This book is a masterfully curated collection of rare Chinese propaganda posters from the birth of the People’s Republic through the early 1980s. Featuring vivid, high-definition reproductions and insightful multilingual captions, it offers a unique window into the political and cultural landscape of Communist China. Perfect for collectors, art enthusiasts, and history buffs seeking a visually immersive and intellectually enriching experience.

## Description

With his smooth, warm, ruddy face which radiated light in all directions, Chairman Mao Zedong was a fixture in Chinese propaganda posters produced between the birth of the People’s Republic in 1949 and the early 1980s. Chairman Mao, portrayed as a stoic superhero (aka the Great Teacher, the Great Leader, the Great Helmsman, the Supreme Commander), appeared in all kinds of situations (inspecting factories, smoking a cigarette with peasant workers, standing by the Yangzi River in a bathrobe, presiding over the bow of a ship, or floating over a sea of red flags), flanked by strong, healthy, ageless men and “masculinized” women and children wearing baggy, sexless, drab clothing. The goal of each poster was to show the Chinese people what sort of behavior was considered morally correct and how great the future of Communist China would be if everyone followed the same path toward utopia by uniting together. This book brings together a selection of colorful propaganda artworks and cultural artifacts from Max Gottschalk’s vast collection of Chinese propaganda posters, many of which are now extremely rare.

Review: Incredible book, arrived with damaged corners and slight bend overall. - I have received two Taschen books this week of identical format - large, "coffee table" editions. Both came packaged in thick brown paper, but there was no other safety material around them. One arrived in perfect condition and the other did not, as may be seen here. As this book is as much an aesthetic experience as an informational one, this does detract from the item significantly. Onto the content: this book is a window onto a reality that few of us will ever experience. The words are those of the people who lived through the era, and who quite frankly speak of the uplifting feelings and strength that they received from the posters, and the relationship that they had with them. There are very many books in the west published about the horrors of the era, and I would not choose to live under a totalitarian regime, myself. However, if you want to gain a deeper appreciation for the way of life that this meant for millions without simply wallowing in anti-Marxist triumphalism (which I enjoy myself from time to time, I must be honest to say), this book is a beautiful way to do so. The artistry in the posters themselves is deep and effective, the collection and presentation thoughtful and masterful, and the overall published work a great edition to my collection. 5 stars for content.
Review: Ci sono più immagini che informazioni, ma vale molto - Mi sarebbe piaciuto se ci fossero state più informazioni in questo libro, ma le immagini ampie e numerose ripagano questa mancanza. Non che non ci siano descrizioni per ogni poster, ma avrei preferito qualche digressione storica per contestualizzare meglio ciascuna immagine. Le informazioni poi sono in 3 lingue, quindi una buona parte dello spazio viene preso dal testo identico tradotto in inglese, francese e tedesco. L'italiano è assente. Si tratta comunque più di un libro illustrativo che di un libro da vera lettura. Le immagini hanno un'ottima definizione e riempiono le pagine, inoltre molte tra queste sono difficili da trovare e sono il risultato di selezioni e ricerche durate anni da parte dell'autore. E' bene sottolineare che non si tratta di un libro per glorificare la propaganda del regime cinese, ma di un libro divulgativo sulla propaganda del regime. Oltre all'aspetto storico e politico, risulta molto interessante anche da un punto di vista puramente artistico. In conclusione, lo consiglio e spero di essere stato utile.

## Features

- New Store Stock

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 927,335 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 233 in Antique & Collectable Posters & Cards 694 in Prints Art 1,821 in Graphic Arts in Illustration |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 25 Reviews |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐ Incredible book, arrived with damaged corners and slight bend overall.
*by G***F on 14 April 2022*

I have received two Taschen books this week of identical format - large, "coffee table" editions. Both came packaged in thick brown paper, but there was no other safety material around them. One arrived in perfect condition and the other did not, as may be seen here. As this book is as much an aesthetic experience as an informational one, this does detract from the item significantly. Onto the content: this book is a window onto a reality that few of us will ever experience. The words are those of the people who lived through the era, and who quite frankly speak of the uplifting feelings and strength that they received from the posters, and the relationship that they had with them. There are very many books in the west published about the horrors of the era, and I would not choose to live under a totalitarian regime, myself. However, if you want to gain a deeper appreciation for the way of life that this meant for millions without simply wallowing in anti-Marxist triumphalism (which I enjoy myself from time to time, I must be honest to say), this book is a beautiful way to do so. The artistry in the posters themselves is deep and effective, the collection and presentation thoughtful and masterful, and the overall published work a great edition to my collection. 5 stars for content.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ci sono più immagini che informazioni, ma vale molto
*by L***O on 28 November 2022*

Mi sarebbe piaciuto se ci fossero state più informazioni in questo libro, ma le immagini ampie e numerose ripagano questa mancanza. Non che non ci siano descrizioni per ogni poster, ma avrei preferito qualche digressione storica per contestualizzare meglio ciascuna immagine. Le informazioni poi sono in 3 lingue, quindi una buona parte dello spazio viene preso dal testo identico tradotto in inglese, francese e tedesco. L'italiano è assente. Si tratta comunque più di un libro illustrativo che di un libro da vera lettura. Le immagini hanno un'ottima definizione e riempiono le pagine, inoltre molte tra queste sono difficili da trovare e sono il risultato di selezioni e ricerche durate anni da parte dell'autore. E' bene sottolineare che non si tratta di un libro per glorificare la propaganda del regime cinese, ma di un libro divulgativo sulla propaganda del regime. Oltre all'aspetto storico e politico, risulta molto interessante anche da un punto di vista puramente artistico. In conclusione, lo consiglio e spero di essere stato utile.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ cartazes políticos Chineses
*by Q***A on 14 October 2025*

Muito bom. ótima compra!!

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