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Edition 8 (1963) Winner
Josef Lada
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Josef Lada
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1887-12-17 （Hrusice）
- Died
- 1957-12-14 （Prague） age 69
- Nationality
- Czech
- Languages
- Czech
- Religion
- Unknown
- Residence History
- Hrusice → Prague
Career
- Occupations
- painter, illustrator, cartoonist, writer
- Active Years
- 1887-1957
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Mikeš – The Adventures of the Talking Cat
Children's literatureA children's book about the adventures of the talking cat Mikeš, written and illustrated by Lada.
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Translations
- German: Kater Mikesch (1936, Verlagsauerlaender)
- English: Purrkin the talking cat (1966, Harrap)
Translations of Works
- O chytré kmotře lišce Japan: The story of a fox (1966, Fukuinkan Shoten)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Self-taught naive styleHumorous and satirical illustrations
- Recurring Motifs
- home village Hrusicewater goblins and spritesnight watchmenpub fightstraditional pig-slaughter
Health
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Blindness in right eye1歳時Fell in his father's workshop at age one, permanently losing sight in right eye.
Legacy
One of the greatest Czech artists, pioneer of Czech comic tradition and modern fairytale genre. Known for children's books and illustrations for The Good Soldier Švejk.
Museums
- Memorial House of Josef Lada and his daughter Alena Hrusice Opened in 1986
In Popular Culture
- Asteroid (17625) Josef Lada named after him. Illustrations used in restaurants, products, etc.
Trivia
- Father was a shoemaker. Lost sight in right eye at age 1.
- Youngest of four siblings.
- Famous Nativity scene published 35 times.
- 10 different coloring books still available.