Roadmap

Project Vision & Goals:

  • Goal: Publication of a high-quality photo book showing Peter Bock-Schroeder's unique documentation of the Soviet Union in 1956.

  • Vision: Preserving and sharing a unique historical perspectives in order to promote understanding of a pivotal era.

  • Target Audience: History enthusiasts, Russophiles, photography aficionados, those interested in Cold War history, and collectors of historical documents.

Content & Curation:

  • Image Selection: Reviewing and cataloging all existing negatives and prints.

  • Digitization: Digitizing chosen images through high-resolution scanning.

  • Text: Captions with relevant details are added to each photo.

Book Layout & Design:

  • Developing a book layout and design concept.

  • Selecting appropriate typography and paper stock.

  • Creating a mock-up of the book for review.

Pre-Press & Printing:

  • Completion of the book design and preparation of the files for printing.

  • Conducting a press check to ensure quality.

Marketing & Distribution:

  • Creating promotional materials (website, social media, press releases).

  • Establishing distribution channels (bookstores, online retailers, direct sales).

  • Book launch: Autumn 2025 🚀