The Transformations of Mr. Hadliz [Paperback]

Ladislav Novak (Author), Jed Slast (Translator)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2002

A combination of poetry, prose, and graphic art from a Czech Surrealist who once painted the surface of a frozen lake. The twelve full-color pictures that form the book's central motif are from a 1976 Danish calendar and executed by froissage, a particular method invented by Novak of interpreting the lines formed by crumpling TC. The text to the art was written overnight in the spirit of automatism, and, again sixteen years later. The volume also includes poems from Novak's alter ego, Mr. Hadliz, as well as a conversation between the author and his subject. The translation is by Jed Slast.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Ladislav Novák ranks among the great solitary figures of Czech art. -- Jiri Valoch, Art Historian

These delicate watercolor fantasies are made by crumpling paper, straightening it out and washing the surface with diluted ink ... -- Jo Ann Lewis, The Washington Post

[F]inely wrought — a small, delicate (if surrealistic) gem. -- Ralph Magazine

[Novak] removes all that is superfluous in it [magazine image] to let out the shining miracle trapped inside. -- Edouard Jaguer

From the Publisher

A major retrospective exhibition of Ladislav Novak's work is being held at Prague's Kinsky Palace until the end of July.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 60 pages
• Publisher: Twisted Spoon Pr (July 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 8086264165
• ISBN-13: 978-8086264165
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,841,155 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)