World of Jan Saudek

N/P: Aperture, 1983. N/A. Hardcover. vg. 4to. 144pp. Gray cloth with gilt lettering to spine in original dj. Minor creasing to top edge of dj. "In Jan Saudek's world, the individual is alternately driven by destiny and bound by the cycle of birth, love, and death. In his subterranean studio, decaying plaster walls frame billowing clouds, nude and costumed women flirt with the camera, and children struggle to take their first steps - all metaphors for Saudek's vision of his native Czechoslovakia." Profusely illustrated with full-page color and b/w plates. (truncated) Foreword by Anna Farova. Facsmile of letter by Saudek tipped-in on blank page in front of book. Letter is written in pencil and is in Czechoslovakian. In near fine condition. (Inventory #: 11969)