THE REAL SAINTS WHO ARE SAVING UKRAINE
Help us capture their stories
Starting February 24th, 2022, millions of people in Ukraine have resisted the Russian invasion of their country. Some streamed towards new front lines that stretched hundreds of kilometers on sea, land, and air, and some have chosen to dedicate their skills whatever they might be to help the country fight.
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 watches. This is a book about sainthood in a godless time.
Together with the award-winning Ukrainian photographer Sasha Maslov and the Kyiv-based publishing house Osnovy, Saint Javelin is making a documentary photobook that will crystallize the faces and stories of modern-day Ukrainian Saints in history.
we need your help
MAKING A PHOTOBOOK FROM SCRATCH DURING A WAR IS A HUGE CHALLENGE
We’re launching a crowdfunding campaign to cover the base costs of the book’s production and publishing.
You can contribute by pre-ordering the book, shopping the exclusive Saint Javelin x Sasha Maslov collection or becoming a top supporter.
DISCOVER SIGNED PRINTS BY SIZE
BUY A PRINT. GET A BOOK.
Help us make SAINTS by purchasing a signed print that comes with a pre-order signed book shipped to you once printed.
THE BOOK
- buy a book at a discounted price
- get a copy with a signature from the author or the founder of Saint Javelin
- get a copy signed by one of the Saints.
PRE-ORDER NOWSAINTS will be more than just a photobook. It will be a historical account of the faces of the contemporary Ukrainian quest for freedom.
Sasha Maslov has already started traveling across the entire Ukraine, from the frontline towns to cities in the rear, collecting unique stories and photographing people who are demonstrating their sainthood in different ways.
TOP SUPPORTERS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED IN THE BOOK
For our top supporters, we offer an exclusive opportunity to have their names printed in the book's acknowledgement section. Alongside brave Ukrainians, you have a chance to be a part of history.
Book owners across the world will see your valuable contribution to this project. You will also receive your book copy with a personalised signature from the author Sasha Maslov and Christian Borys, the founder of Saint Javelin.
the author
the author
Sasha Maslov has extensive experience in storytelling, documentary, and portrait photography.
He is working with such media outlets as Washington Post, Wall Sreet 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.