Czech photography

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days It was not so long ago that one would have been hard pressed to find a single Czech name in most western European or American books on the history of photography. Today, things are very different: photographers like Josef Sudek, Frantisek Drtikol, Jaromir Funke, Josef Koudelka, Jan Saudek and Antonin Kratochvil enjoy international acclaim, and as Czechoslovakia emerged from over half-century of totalitarian rule, the rest of the world was astounded to discover that such a small nation could boast so many talented and original photographers. Nonetheless, entire chapters of the history of Czech photography remain largely neglected. "Czech Photography of the 20th Century" is the first volume to survey the main trends, figures and masterpieces of Czech photography from the beginning to the end of the last century. Its 517 plates include not only the most historically important photographs and photomontages, but also works that have lain buried in archives and rare books, or photographs published for the first time. Features Summary It was not so long ago that one would have been hard pressed to find a single Czech name in most western European or American books on the history of photography... Author Vladimir Birgus (Editor), Jan Mlcoch (Editor) Publisher Kladenska Kant Release date 20110812 Pages 394 ISBN 80-7437-027-5 ISBN 13 978-80-7437-027-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days 100 major horse racing venues with detail of each one's history and heritage from BBC journalist, Cornelius Lysaght. Text is accompanied by contemporary photography and detailed diagrams created by Collins, the world-leading publisher of maps and atlases, making it an essential purchase or gift for any horse racing fan. The book features each track in regional order, starting with the famous Epsom Downs course in England then taking in renowned locations such as Churchill Downs, Royal Ascot and Flemington Racecourse, all the way up to the state-of-the-art Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. More unusual and lesser known courses are also featured including the Pardubicka in Czech Republic, St Moritz in Switzerland and Ngong in Kenya. Each course is accompanied by an array of statistics and the latest photographs from these scenic venues. It also features alphabetical and `by country' indices for ease of reference. Features Summary 100 major horse racing venues with detail of each one's history and heritage from BBC journalist, Cornelius Lysaght. Text is accompanied by contemporary photography and detailed diagrams created by Collins... Author Cornelius Lysaght Publisher Collins Release date 20181004 Pages 272 ISBN 0-00-828497-0 ISBN 13 978-0-00-828497-8