INFORMATION
Author(s): Oliver Wainwright
Print length: 240 pages
Dimensions: 21.6 x 28.2 x 2.5 cm
Format: Hardcover
Price: 1.899.000 VND
Weight: 1.59 kg
Publisher: TASCHEN
Publication year: 2018
INTRODUCTION
“Inside North Korea” by Oliver Wainwright offers a rare and striking visual journey into one of the world’s most closed-off countries. Across 240 pages of vivid photography, the book documents the monumental architecture, pastel-colored housing blocks, lavish interiors, and oversized monuments that dominate Pyongyang and other regions.
This TASCHEN edition presents North Korea not through politics, but through the lens of its built environment and design. Wainwright reveals how architecture and urban planning are carefully orchestrated tools of propaganda, designed to glorify the regime and project an image of harmony and strength. From the grand boulevards to the perfectly staged interiors, each image illustrates how everyday spaces are constructed to reinforce ideology and collective identity.
More than a photography book, “Inside North Korea” is also an exploration of the relationship between architecture, power, and control. It sheds light on how the physical environment reflects political ambitions, offering insight into the unique and surreal aesthetics of the DPRK.
High-quality printing, large format, and meticulous design make this TASCHEN book a collector’s item for readers interested in architecture, politics, Asian studies, or contemporary history. Blending powerful visuals with cultural significance, “Inside North Korea” opens a rare window into a hidden world while showcasing architecture as a form of political expression.
