John Comer Knihy

V revidovaném překladu vychází nejslavnější Welshova kniha. Autorovi se v ní podařilo něco nevídaného: vzít téma zralé pro sociologické studie o deprivované mládeži a napsat zábavný a propracovaný román, s jehož hrdiny musí čtenář sympatizovat, přestože ho jejich jednání často děsí a odpuzuje. Ne nadarmo podle románu vznikl jeden z nejpopulárnějších filmů britské kinematografie. Welshův román i film Dannyho Boyla donutil ty „slušné“, aby svůj životní styl konfrontovali s životem lidí, kteří unikají před „správným životem“ i za cenu sebezničení.

Arriving at Ridgewell Air Base in Cambrideshire in July 1943, at a time when the loss rate for bomber crews was at its highest during the war, John Comer miraculously survived his prescribed quota of 25 missions before being allowed to return to his native shores. With the aid of his log books, he recreates the extraordinary tension-packed existence of those six months. The surreal life at the air base, the constant danger, discomfort and wafer-thin escapes of the missions themselves, including some on which only 1 in 12 aircraft returned, and the fluctuating emotions.

Reflecting on simpler times, this personal memoir offers a glimpse into the life of a farm boy in rural Missouri during the 1940s and 1950s. The author, John Comer, shares his experiences and observations, capturing the essence of a bygone era filled with both challenges and joys. Through vivid storytelling, he evokes nostalgia for a time when life felt less complicated, inviting readers to appreciate the beauty of seasonal changes and the lessons learned from a close-knit rural community.

This high-quality reprint preserves the original 1893 edition of John Comer's diary, offering readers an authentic glimpse into his thoughts and experiences. The diary provides a unique historical perspective, capturing the essence of the time and the personal reflections of its author.

Chinese porcelain ware is contained in many major art collections worldwide. The Czech Republic also has interesting collections, which, however, have not previously been very well known to the wider public. The boom in the trade of Chinese porcelain is linked to the discovery of the trade routes to China in the 16th century. Porcelain then became a popular artistic item that adorned the residences of the richest aristocrats in other European countries, as well as in our country during the reign of Emperor Rudolf II. Chinese porcelain can be found in a number of Czech castle and palace collections. The largest of these are mainly gathered in the former Waldstein, Schwarzenberg and Lichnowsky dominions. This publication is the result of the research "Chinese Applied Art from the Czech Collections", which aimed to professionally explore collections of Chinese applied art, artistic crafts, vernacular art and ethnography collected in Czech castles, palaces and regional museums.