Barbora Štefanová Boeken

This book presents film posters and other graphic design work by the Czech artist Karel Vaca (1919–1989). Karel Vaca was active in a variety of media, working as a painter, book illustrator, graphic designer, and set and costume designer. Between 1958 and 1988, Karel Vaca designed 302 film posters for the Czechoslovak State Film Distribution Company (Ústřední půjčovna filmů) and is regarded as one of the most distinguished designers of Czechoslovak cinema posters. The present publication also features examples of Vaca’s work in the field of applied arts (book covers, illustration, and stage design). It also documents Vaca’s posters for theatre productions and other public events, featuring 36 original poster sketches. The book includes a complete catalogue of all the 362 posters designed by Karel Vaca.In English and Czech.