SKAITYTI IŠTRAUKĄ
SAINTS is an evocative photobook by acclaimed Ukrainian photographer Sasha Maslov, capturing the poignant stories and portraits of Ukrainians caught in the maelstrom of the Russian war against Ukraine from 2022 to 2023. In this compelling collection, Maslov redefines modern sanctity and self-sacrifice.
The photobook comprises over 100 intimate photos and stories, featuring those who serve in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, dedicated volunteers, and civilians whose everyday actions contribute to the defense of Ukraine. Tragically, many of the heroes and heroines depicted have died fighting for Ukraine’s freedom, making SAINTS both a somber tribute to lost lives and a celebration of survival and resilience.
“This is a book about the personal sacrifice of people who chose to resist this brutal and barbaric invasion, happening in Europe in the 21st century as the whole World keeps watching. This is a book about godless sainthood,” — Sasha Maslov.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sasha Maslov has extensive experience in storytelling, documentary, and portrait photography. He is working with such media outlets as Washington Post, Wall Street Journal and The New York Times being also the author of numerous editorial materials and portraits, which became iconic in the media field.
His documentary projects were awarded several prizes, Sony World Photo Awards and LensCulture in particular
COLOPHON
photographs Sasha Maslov
texts Nastya Stanko
layout Kateryna Bolshakova
editing and proofreading Iryna Kurhanska, Sasha Maslov
copyediting Zoe Turner
project management Victoria Berkut
art direction Anastasia Leonova
producer Valeriia Guseva
Publishing house IST Publishing
ISBN 978-609-8198-99-7
311 pages., 235x311 mm, 1.8 kg
Hardcover
© ist publishing, 2023
