Bulgarian ABC Book History Book / Encyclopedia is a groundbreaking visual historiography and comprehensive documentation of Bulgarian primers and ABC books spanning from 1824 to 2010, representing a significant contribution to educational and cultural heritage documentation. This meticulously researched work compiles over 130 titles authored by more than 100 writers and illustrated by 60 artists, offering an unprecedented visual interpretation of Bulgaria's social, political, and educational evolution across two centuries. The encyclopedic volume, designed by Svoboda Tzekova, presents a sophisticated analysis of educational materials through carefully curated visual elements, including more than 6,000 scanned images that were methodically selected to create a comprehensive visual archive. The publication employs an innovative design grid that ensures equitable presentation of each historical edition while facilitating access to four distinct types of informational texts. The physical characteristics of the book, measuring 220mm x 280mm with 160 pages, were thoughtfully considered, utilizing 150 gsm offset paper to recreate the tactile experience of historical ABC books. The work is structured into seven chronological chapters, each separated by period-specific collages incorporating contemporary photographic elements and featuring unique cover designs that incorporate scans of weathered ABC book backs, symbolizing the passage of time and continuous use. This Silver A' Design Award-winning publication serves multiple audiences, from academic researchers to educators and the general public, offering insights into the evolution of educational methodologies, artistic styles, and societal values while documenting the material culture, family relations, and pedagogical approaches that shaped Bulgarian literacy education over two centuries. The project, completed in 2015 after two years of extensive research across 30 public libraries and 50 private collections, represents a pioneering approach to educational history documentation and visual culture analysis.
educational history documentation, visual culture analysis, Bulgarian literacy development, primer book evolution, pedagogical heritage, cultural historiography
CITATION : "Adam Dawson. 'Bulgarian ABC Book History Book / Encyclopedia.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/?E=446117 (Accessed on November 17, 2025)"
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