Thank you so much for this link -- it actually solved a mystery that's been confusing us. We'd seen things from this book online but hadn't been able to track down its author or title. This is super helpful!
I first learned about Trnka through my obsession with the work of the brothers Quay (perhaps we'll read about them too here one day!). It's interesting to read about the messy aspects of production in Trnka's work—the lost progress, the backtracking, the need for experimentation, navigating new technology—as well as his accolades and eccentricities.
As a side note—I've been hearing about the Samurai Jack issue from multiple corners of my network, even outside of the general animation/visual arts sphere. Surely a testament to the great work you're doing, congrats! How exciting to share, at increasing scale.
Thanks for the tip about the Brothers Quay -- we haven't explored their work in depth yet. Will look into it!
And it's unbelievable to hear that the Samurai Jack issue is popping up like that! So exciting. We appreciate your letting us know -- it can be hard to track where and how articles are spreading.
Thanks for the great article, just for information, there is also a book with larger reproductions from the movie https://www.amazon.com/Midsummer-Nights-Dream-Eduard-Petiska/dp/B009IJQAZI
Thank you so much for this link -- it actually solved a mystery that's been confusing us. We'd seen things from this book online but hadn't been able to track down its author or title. This is super helpful!
I first learned about Trnka through my obsession with the work of the brothers Quay (perhaps we'll read about them too here one day!). It's interesting to read about the messy aspects of production in Trnka's work—the lost progress, the backtracking, the need for experimentation, navigating new technology—as well as his accolades and eccentricities.
As a side note—I've been hearing about the Samurai Jack issue from multiple corners of my network, even outside of the general animation/visual arts sphere. Surely a testament to the great work you're doing, congrats! How exciting to share, at increasing scale.
Thanks for the tip about the Brothers Quay -- we haven't explored their work in depth yet. Will look into it!
And it's unbelievable to hear that the Samurai Jack issue is popping up like that! So exciting. We appreciate your letting us know -- it can be hard to track where and how articles are spreading.