Vojtech Kubasta lived and worked in Prague, Czechoslovakia, during the height of the Cold War yet remained politically neutral throughout his career. The book features 150 items by Kubasta selected from private and public collections. The earliest item in the exhibit/book, a sketchbook, was created in 1921 when Kubasta was only seven years old. Thee are also work from his university days in teh 1930s when he experimented with various art media and many illustrated flat books (as opposed to pop-up books) and advertisements that he designed in teh 1940-1950s. The core of the exhibit/book features the pop-up and movable books from the 1950s to teh 1980s that were to become his hallmark.
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Seller: Neils Books, Moline, IL, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Seller Inventory # 113z
Seller: Picture Book Cottage, Ardmore, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: VG. Kubasta, V. (illustrator). First Printing. Pictorial card covers with very lightly scuffed, bumped spine ends and light edge wear, else fine. Rocket pop-up + many illustrations. Seller Inventory # 97321
Seller: Schindler-Graf Booksellers, Westlake, OH, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Bienes Center for the Literary Arts; 2005 softcover exhibition catalog. Stated First Edition. 138 pages, illustrated. Pop-up front cover with clear plastic space-age telescope window. Our copy has no marks or writing to it. The cover surfaces are rubbed, and there is rubbing to the edges and corners. The upper right corner is bumped, resulting in a bend to the entire text block. Good condition overall. Seller Inventory # KUBA_031423
Seller: Southampton Books, Sag Harbor, NY, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Bienes Center for the Literary Arts, 2005. Quarto. Pictorial wraps. Book is like new. All movable pieces and mechanisms working. A fine copy of this look at the works of Kubasta, well-known Czech architect and artist.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York. Seller Inventory # 364035
Seller: Picture Book Cottage, Ardmore, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Kubasta, V. (illustrator). Stated First Edition. Pictorial card covers. Fine copy -- Signed by Kubasta's daughter on title page. Rocket pop-up + many illustrations. Seller Inventory # 75441