Pages: 46 pages of text + 232 black-and-white photographs !! Printing technique: Photogravure !! Contains several wide-format photographs presented as fold-out plates. Text: Lubomír Linhart Publisher: 1956, Státní nakladatelství krásné literatury, hudby a umění (SNKLHU), Prague Condition: Dust jacket slightly creased, small spots on the surface, edges a bit more worn; the book itself is, however, in very good condition. – see photo This monograph presents a comprehensive selection of works by one of the most important Czech photographers of the 20th century, Josef Sudek. The book contains 232 black-and-white reproductions of his photographs from 1915–1954, including Prague cityscapes, still lifes, landscapes, and portraits. The photographs are reproduced using photogravure printing, a high-quality technique that captures fine details, rich shadows, and the authentic atmosphere of the original prints. This method ensures that the reproductions closely reflect Sudek’s artistic vision. The text, written by Lubomír Linhart, places Sudek’s work in the broader context of Czech photography and visual arts. The publication is complemented by poems from Vladimír Holan and Jaroslav Seifert, echoing the poetic qualities of Sudek’s images. This edition was published in celebration of Sudek’s sixtieth birthday. Despite a relatively large print run, it is today considered a rare and highly sought-after collector’s item.