Za mistry křehké krásy – Černý Ivan (2023)

The unconventional report guide "To the Masters of Fragile Beauty" aims to spark interest in the work of our glassmakers among the general reading public. The book belongs to the realm of experiential tourism, offering tips for trips focused on discovery, and will certainly enrich the current offerings of both travel agencies and various organizations that facilitate unique excursions to different facilities, including glassworks. However, it is ideal to embark freely and unconstrained along one's own path, with just the book in hand, according to one's own time, interests, and mood. For this reason, all the fresh trip suggestions in Ivan Černý's book are supplemented with necessary contacts and connections, including phone numbers. ***** A quick glance at the content reveals that the publication offers us two dozen visits to selected glassworks, where we have the opportunity to peek under the lid of a traditional artistic craft that has been part of our so-called family silver for several centuries. To be properly prepared for the excursion, we must pay attention primarily to the introductory chapters dedicated to the technical minimum of the glassmaking craft, an explanation of the phenomenon known as Czech crystal, and a small glassmaking glossary will also provide us with a lot of insight. Then we can fully enjoy the concert on the glass pipe and...