Jan Saudek, along with photographers Josef Sudek and František Drtíkol, is one of the most famous Czech photographers and the most provocative. His photographs generate genuine interest and caustic reviews from critics, awards and scorn, admiration and disdain. Why? Jan Saudek challenges the viewer at every turn. His view of the world, his actions, the way he talks and even walks while dancing, his clowning and ostentatious eroticism are all provocative. Despite the numerous articles on Saudek, both large and small, published in various countries, this book is the most comprehensive overview of his work to date. It covers all the stages of his career and tells a fascinating life story of a master who lived in the captivity of his images. After all, Jan Saudek always photographed what was inextricably linked to his life and his own world.
