Rudolph Lukes; Mira Lobe [trans.] — Die Schildkrãƒâ¶Te Und Ihre Freunde

Wien, Wilhelm Frick, 1970 . First edition. Hardback. The scarce first German language edition of this charming children's pop-up book from anti-Communist Czech illustrator Rudolph Lukes. The scarce first German language edition of this work, translated by Mira Lobe.From Czech illustrator Rudolph Lukes, a prominent set designer who gave up his career after the communist coup d"état, where he refused to join the Communist Party. He transitioned to creating children"s pop-up books, which were initially published in English, German, French, Italian, Swedish and many other languages, but not translated for the Czech reader for a number of years.Illustrated with four double-paged pop ups displaying different animals, in full working order. Collated, complete.With the label of Michael and Megan Dawson, a husband and wife who established a successful business dealing in and restoring pop-up books, to the head of the front pastedown. In the publisher's original cloth backed pictorial paper covered boards. Externally, excellent, with back strip lightly faded, with light spotting. Light rubbing to perimeters of rear board. Former owner's label to head of front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Pop-ups in full working order. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Rudolph Lukes. Very Good Indeed .