--- product_id: 47851592 title: "The Commissar Vanishes: The Falsification of Photographs and Art in Stalin’s Russia New Edition" price: "82211CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/47851592-the-commissar-vanishes-the-falsification-of-photographs-and-art-in store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # The Commissar Vanishes: The Falsification of Photographs and Art in Stalin’s Russia New Edition **Price:** 82211CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Commissar Vanishes: The Falsification of Photographs and Art in Stalin’s Russia New Edition - **How much does it cost?** 82211CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/47851592-the-commissar-vanishes-the-falsification-of-photographs-and-art-in) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Brand new edition of David King's lauded visual history. A unique and brilliant study into the doctoring and propogandising of Soviet photographs by Stalin's regime. From the creator of the award-winning Red Star Over Russia. Review: A unique look at a fascinating subject - I first encountered this book many, many years ago, and found it absolutely fascinating. What artists and artisans were able to do, altering photographs and other "official" images before the advent of computers is remarkable in and of itself, akin almost to magic at the time. The book details everything about not only the politics and the process, but also highlights points of mystery- where gaps in knowledge and history still remain even to this day about some of these ghostly photograph alterations. If you are at all interested in the history of the Soviet Union, particularly of the Lenin/Stalin era, and the lengths they were willing to go to keep up appearances, then look no further. This book is sure to delight and fascinate. Further, I highly recommend this book as a means to engage students from 6th grade or so on up, as looking through the book and seeing the "before" and "after" images is a rather fun thing to do in both a classroom or educational club setting. Review: Timely reminder of what can happen in a fear-based society - worthy educational book - spin has been around for long time. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #3,813,307 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #545 in Photography History #989 in Russian History (Books) #31,556 in European History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 114 Reviews | ## Images ![The Commissar Vanishes: The Falsification of Photographs and Art in Stalin’s Russia New Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71kjofHl6HL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A unique look at a fascinating subject *by A***. on January 9, 2017* I first encountered this book many, many years ago, and found it absolutely fascinating. What artists and artisans were able to do, altering photographs and other "official" images before the advent of computers is remarkable in and of itself, akin almost to magic at the time. The book details everything about not only the politics and the process, but also highlights points of mystery- where gaps in knowledge and history still remain even to this day about some of these ghostly photograph alterations. If you are at all interested in the history of the Soviet Union, particularly of the Lenin/Stalin era, and the lengths they were willing to go to keep up appearances, then look no further. This book is sure to delight and fascinate. Further, I highly recommend this book as a means to engage students from 6th grade or so on up, as looking through the book and seeing the "before" and "after" images is a rather fun thing to do in both a classroom or educational club setting. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Timely reminder of what can happen in a fear-based society *by C***N on July 7, 2025* worthy educational book - spin has been around for long time. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Alternative facts documented in photos, nearly a hundred years ago *by D***E on May 22, 2017* Excellent book detailing Stalin's attempt to provide "alternate facts" through altered photos. The author did a great job pulling together the original photos and then all the following "touch-ups" - and this was way before Photoshop! If the historical situation were not so awful with his reign of terror, the photo documentation would be humorous, as in some altered photos a remaining hat, arm, hair or other item can still be seen. For those who are unaware of that period of Russian history and those who learn visually, this book is a great piece of history. --- ## 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.sn/products/47851592-the-commissar-vanishes-the-falsification-of-photographs-and-art-in](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/47851592-the-commissar-vanishes-the-falsification-of-photographs-and-art-in) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-14*