At the turn of the 20th century, Prague emerged as a cultural nexus, with German, Czech, and Jewish cultural influences giving rise to a vibrant artistic and intellectual scene. This eclectic atmosphere profoundly shaped the city's literary landscape, stimulating the emergence of movements like expressionism and surrealism. Franz Kafka, born and raised in Prague, drew inspiration from the city's ornate architecture, winding streets, and complex social dynamics, weaving them into the surreal and introspective landscapes of his iconic works. 100 years after his death, readers across the globe continue to learn from and be inspired by Kafka’s life and works.
Wolfgang Rothe, Kafka in der Kunst. Stuttgart/Zürich: Belser Verlag, 1979. First edition, first printing. Hardcover, 128 pp. No dj, as issued. 34 x 25 cm.
Illustrated throughout in b/w, featuring 17 Kafka drawings and 76 illustrations, Contains annotations, artist biographies, and source notes.
Text: German.
Content:
- Franz Kafka: Augenmensch, Zeichner und Gezeichneter
- Der Augenmensch Kafka: Aus Franz Kafkas Werken und Selbstzeugnissen
- Aus Gustav Janouchs "Gesprächen mit Kafka" 1921/22
- Der Kunstkenner Kafka: Aus Heinz Ladendorfs "Kafka und die Kunstgeschichte"
- Aus Johannes Urzidil "Da geht Kafka"
- Der Zeichner Kafka: Aus Heinz Ladendorf "Kafka und die Kunstgeschichte"
- Aus Max Brod "Franz Kafkas Glauben und Lehre"
- Aus Calvin S. Hall und Richard E. Lind "Dreams, Life and Literature"
- Anfänge der Kafka-Illustration: Ottomar Starke, Kafka und die Illustration
- Aus Otto F. Babler "Frühe tschechische Kafka-Publikationen"
- Kafka-Porträts und Illustrationen zum Werk Kafkas: Anfänge 1915-1944
- Nachkrieg 1945-1957
- Die sechziger Jahre
- Die siebziger Jahre
- Deutungen und Selbstzeugnisse
A very good copy. Inside clean and firm. Top of title page showing some soiling. Shelf wear on font and back cover. Else very good.
Content (EN translation)
- Franz Kafka: Man of Vision, Illustrator, and Illustrated
- The Visionary Kafka: From Franz Kafka's Works and Self-Testimonies
- From Gustav Janouch's "Conversations with Kafka" 1921/22
- The Art Connoisseur Kafka: From Heinz Ladendorf's "Kafka and Art History"
- From Johannes Urzidil "There Goes Kafka"
- The Illustrator Kafka: From Heinz Ladendorf's "Kafka and Art History"
- From Max Brod "Franz Kafka's Beliefs and Teachings"
- From Calvin S. Hall and Richard E. Lind "Dreams, Life, and Literature"
- Beginnings of Kafka Illustration: Ottomar Starke, Kafka and Illustration
- From Otto F. Babler "Early Czech Kafka Publications"
- Kafka Portraits and Illustrations for Kafka's Work: Beginnings 1915-1944
- Postwar 1945-1957
- The Sixties
- The Seventies
- Interpretations and Self-Testimonies