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Petr Sís: The Starry Messenger
A book about the life of the famous philosopher, mathematician, astronomer, and physicist Galileo Galilei (1564–1642). Born ‘with stars in his eyes’ in Pisa, Italy, he displayed great curiosity and a sharp mind from early childhood. He managed to refine the astronomical telescope, and his more precise observations of the sky led him to challenge the traditional belief that the Earth was the center of the universe…
Petr Sís: The Exstraordinary story of Eskymo Welzl
The hero of this book undoubtedly existed. His name was Jan Welzl. When Petr Sís was a boy, he read with admiration about his polar adventures and dreamed of similar expeditions. With his pictures he wanted to confess his lasting admiration for his brave compatriot, who was called none other than Eskymo…
Petr Sís: Nicky & Věra
The Story of Nicholas Winton and His Children
Petr Sís’s new book tells a true story about the Holocaust that should never be forgotten. In 1939, a young Englishman named Nicholas “Nicky” Winton helped rescue children and arrange their transport by train from Prague to London. Věra Gissing is one of the saved girls. Real heroes are often unassuming and humble.
Dreams about Wondering Cats
A documentary about life
of the artist Petr Sís.
