Sexuálnì Nocturno
Styrsky. Nezval, Víteszslav
Prague. Edice 69. 1931
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From the edition limited to 138 copies, with this one of 69 on simili-Japon.
The first book to be illustrated by the Czech Surrealist Styrsky. The hors-texte plates show the influence of Max Ernst's works La Femme Cent Têtes (1929) and Rêve d'une Petite Fille Qui Voulut Entrer au Carmel (1930). Styrsky was also responsible for the typography.
The first book to be illustrated by the Czech Surrealist Styrsky. The hors-texte plates show the influence of Max Ernst's works La Femme Cent Têtes (1929) and Rêve d'une Petite Fille Qui Voulut Entrer au Carmel (1930). Styrsky was also responsible for the typography.
8vo. (190 x 128 mm). With 10 original hors-texte designs after collages by Jindrich Styrsky. Bound in parchment-backed boards, silver gilt title to spine, slipcase.
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