Bumerang : [koguteos] (Boomerang : [Literary collection]) [Estonian Avant-Garde, Constructivism]

Fine condition; wrapped bottom edge of the wrappers, bookstore markings on the back wrapper; internally inscribed by the authors on the half-title to Estonian leftist avant-garde writer Aleksander Antson.

"Bumerang" is the second avant-garde literary collection of poetry and prose issued by a literary group of three young Estonian authors – Erni Hiir, Johannes Schütz (Juhan Sütiste) and Mihkel Jürna, formed in 1925 to express their dissatisfaction with the current state of literature. The authors, as well, as their work, are radical in worldview, opposed to the existing social order, prevailing traditions and modern culture of hedonism, proclaiming humanity, fraternity and peace. In comparison with the first jointly published compilation "Sang" (1925), the current work is more extravagant in content and eye-catchingly constructivist ("konstruit" as marked inside the book) in design. Someone from writing circles said, that the contents is also actually "konstruit". The work attracted attention, invited debate and provoked a criticism in the literary landscape. Hiir's sonnets (the most remarkable of the group members for his futurist manifestos in the past) were harshly criticized for the traces of vulgar dadaism and excessive constructivism, which is hard for reading and complicated for perception.

Book's amazing constructivist publishing cover in red-black-white and experimental typography integrated into the text are considered an excellent representation of avant-garde trend in book design, which was created by famous artist Jaan Vahtra (1882-1947).

Vahtra was one of the most bright talents of Estonian modern art, a founding member of the Estonian Art Group of Cubism and Constructivism. Very important is his creative work of graphic art in journalism and book design. Vahtra mostly created cover designs, which retained the constructivist manner, his works have strong features, retaining a firm composition and legibility of font. He cleansed the cover design of excessive details and over-crowding.