--- product_id: 18211028 title: "Brodsky & Utkin Hardcover – September 1, 2015" brand: "alexander brodskyilya utkinronald feldmanlois nesbittaleksandr mergold" price: "$430.88" currency: USD in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/18211028-brodsky-and-utkin-hardcover-september-1-2015 store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Brodsky & Utkin Hardcover – September 1, 2015 **Brand:** alexander brodskyilya utkinronald feldmanlois nesbittaleksandr mergold **Price:** $430.88 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Brodsky & Utkin Hardcover – September 1, 2015 by alexander brodskyilya utkinronald feldmanlois nesbittaleksandr mergold - **How much does it cost?** $430.88 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/18211028-brodsky-and-utkin-hardcover-september-1-2015) ## Best For - alexander brodskyilya utkinronald feldmanlois nesbittaleksandr mergold enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted alexander brodskyilya utkinronald feldmanlois nesbittaleksandr mergold brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Brodsky & Utkin Hardcover – September 1, 2015 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71WgvkPZ-tL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brodsky and Utkin: An architectural horror show *by L***O on January 7, 2017* First there was Francesco Colonna's Hypnerotomachia Poliphili, a novel about death and architecture written in the Renaissance, wherein distraught Poliphilus searches for his dead beloved among the ruins of Antiquity (the novel is splendidly illustrated and was printed in 1499 by Aldus Manitus), and there was another Italian, Gianbattista Piranesi, who in the late 18th century etched his strange portrayals of the ruins of old Rome to almost universal acclaim. After Colonna, Piranesi partook in the French Enlightenment's love for "paper architecture": projects that were drawn and detailed by famed architects of that time that did not get to be built either because they were extravagantly costly or imposible to build with the materials and building techniques then at hand. But, like Colonna's delight in drawing ruins, Piranesi's etchings of his "Carceri d'Invenzione" (Prisons of the Imagination, also available here at Amazon.com) went beyond of the extravagance of "paper architecture" to make a huge impact on European romantic imagination that doubtless fed the first "Gothic" novels and poems of writers like Anne Radcliffe and the Bronte sisters, and some darker people like Charles Maturin and Mathew Lewis and, eventually, Wilkie Collins. The "paper architecture" devised by contemporary Russian architects Brodsky and Utkin in many ways restate Piranesi's "paper [Roman] ruins". In their book, Brodsky and Utkin go back to imaginative architectural drawing to comment heavily on the political restrictions in mid-20th-century architecture of the Soviet Union and make etchings simulating 18th-century drawings and etchings that exaggerate the irrational State political demands on soviet architects, all of which is presented as delusional wanderings of extravagant architects of that time. A mixture of black architectural humor and political criticism, the plates of this book speak by themselves without a written statement by the authors. Of course, the titles and descriptions on each plate —which usually contain text etched on the plate itself— are as strange and evocative as the images, and are mostly quotations from famed Russian writers. A beautiful architectural nightmare not to be missed! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super fast shipping, product exceeded expectations *by L***N on September 17, 2023* Thank you so much for the hand-written not and arty post cards. We appreciated the attention to detail when wrapping, packing and shipping our order. It arrived in pristine condition, better than expected! We are thrilled with the book and will look to your store again for our artbook needs. Kind regards, Linda ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A neat addition to any architectural bookshelf *by C***Z on March 12, 2012* The size of the book is perfect for showing the beautifully rendered projects and illustrations done by this little known duo ( at least in South America ).Quality wise the book is very well crafted, reminiscent of some of Piranesi and Boulleé compilations i've seen on my school library. The only thing that detracted this print from a 5 star score is that there's not much text in it, although the one written contextualizes very well the period and the tone of Brodsky & Utkin work. Definitely a must have on any collection that aspires for a wider catalog on ''paper'' and speculative/ fictional architecture. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/18211028-brodsky-and-utkin-hardcover-september-1-2015](https://www.desertcart.us/products/18211028-brodsky-and-utkin-hardcover-september-1-2015) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*