Jan Schmid/Ladislav Dvorsky, illustrated children's book. A representative children's book by Czech author Ladislav Dvorský and director/artist Jan Schmid is "Tajný lodní deník" (Secret Logbook), published in 1966. It takes the form of a "logbook," and almost every spread features original illustrations and design treatments by Jan Schmid. Jan Schmid is also known as the founder of the famous Czech theater "Studio Ypsilon," and his style is very graphical and playful. It features collages, bold typography, and vivid colors. While it is an adventure story for children, it is also highly regarded in the context of art and design as one of the masterpieces of modern and avant-garde book design in 1960s Czechoslovakia. The cover has some stains, discoloration, and scratches, but the text inside is in good condition without any writing. #Children'sBook #CzechRepublic #Vintage #Art Specifications: ・Hardcover: 96 pages ・Publisher: SKNV ・Language: Czech ・Release date: 1966 ・Size: h286 × w206 mm