{"product_id":"prague-the-face-of-prague-limage-de-prague-photographs-by-m-kucera","title":"Prague. The Face of Prague \/ L'Image de Prague. Photographs by M. Kuçera.","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtia (Prague, Czechoslovakia), no date (1958?]. Introduction by Jiří Körber. Forty full page black-and-white photographs. Text in English and French. First book in the Artion series. Hardcover in paper covered boards, tanned at edges, worn at tips, slightly bowed, no dust jacket.  Inscribed to Professor Kohn from “Wallace,” 1958. Uncommon.  Summary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"661\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"254\"\u003eThe Face of Prague \/ L’Image de Prague\u003c\/em\u003e is a pictorial tribute to the city of \u003cstrong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"303\"\u003ePrague\u003c\/strong\u003e, capturing its beauty, character, and historic soul through a series of evocative black-and-white photographs by \u003cstrong data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"430\"\u003eM. Kučera\u003c\/strong\u003e. The photographs showcase the city’s architectural richness, scenic streets, iconic landmarks, and timeless atmosphere, making visible both its grand monuments and its quieter, poetic corners. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"688\"\u003ePhotographic Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"691\"\u003eThe book consists of approximately 40 photographic plates reproduced (often in rich photogravure), each illustrating a facet of Prague’s appearance — from its ancient castle and bridges to secret lanes and garden terraces. The imagery traces both the city’s physical form and the mood of its spaces, allowing readers to \u003cem data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003esee\u003c\/em\u003e Prague much as a wanderer might discover it on foot. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003eText and Themes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eAccompanying the photos is an \u003cem data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eEnglish and French text\u003c\/em\u003e (often attributed to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eJiří Körber\u003c\/strong\u003e in editions and discussions), which reads like a poetic meditation on the city’s “many faces.” The narrative praises Prague as a place of historical depth and artistic spirit — “the golden, hundred-towered city on the Vltava” — and reflects on the enchantment that Prague holds for visitors and residents alike. The prose guides the viewer through French and English commentary on each scene, inviting appreciation of Prague’s blend of the ancient and enduring. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003eTone and Purpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003eRather than a dry travel guide, \u003cem data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003eThe Face of Prague\u003c\/em\u003e functions as a visual ode — a celebration of place that uses photography to convey the city’s charm, complexity, and cultural resonance. The book presents Prague not just as a collection of sights but as a city with soul — a place whose atmosphere lingers in memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003eLandmarks and scenes in the book include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"487\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"487\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"389\"\u003eVyšehrad Fortress\u003c\/strong\u003e – ancient ramparts and views over Prague’s historic core. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"624\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"624\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"537\"\u003eBelvedere Royal Pavilion and Royal Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e – Renaissance architecture near Prague Castle. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"731\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"731\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"649\"\u003eStrahov Monastery\u003c\/strong\u003e – monastery complex overlooking the city. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"764\"\u003eMalá Strana (Lesser Town)\u003c\/strong\u003e – atmospheric streets and arcades of this historic district. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"975\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"975\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"902\"\u003eChurch of Our Lady before Týn\u003c\/strong\u003e – Gothic church in the Old Town. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eGolden Lane (Zlatá ulička)\u003c\/strong\u003e – quaint historic lane at Prague Castle. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003eHradčany Square\u003c\/strong\u003e – Renaissance houses around the castle quarter. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eChurch of Our Lady Beneath the Chain\u003c\/strong\u003e – small historic church and square near the river. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eVrtba and Ledeburg Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e – Baroque palace gardens in the Little Town. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eCharles Bridge and Vltava Views\u003c\/strong\u003e – iconic bridge and river scenes with the Hradčany panorama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gary Saretzky Photo Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46826438983874,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/3115\/0018\/files\/IMG_1148.jpg?v=1771597905","url":"https:\/\/store.saretzky.com\/products\/prague-the-face-of-prague-limage-de-prague-photographs-by-m-kucera","provider":"Gary Saretzky Photo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}