Vitr v Ohrade (Wind in the Corral)
Prerov, Czechoslovakia: Obzor, [1923].
First edition, first printing. 61, [3] pp. Text in Czech. Bound in publisher's printed tan wraps with front cover designed by Helena Bochorakova-Dittrichova. Near Fine with light foxing to front joint and light wear at corners, minor toning to contents; edges untrimmed. The first collection of expressionistic prose by the notable Czech poet, theater critic, and father of the equally important poet, Ivan Blatny. He was a founding member of the post-War literary group Literarní skupina, which included members such as Milo Jirko, Joseph Knap, and A. M. Pisa. They remained active between 1921-1929 and famously published the magazine Host, which still runs to this day. Beautifully, yet minimally adorned with linocuts by Helena Bochorakova-Dittrichova who is widely recognized as the first female graphic novelist.
Price: $750