Praha – Thoma Zdeněk (2014)

Prague is a city of countless changing faces. It affects everyone a little differently. For some, its beauty strikes lightly and unexpectedly, yet indelibly. For others, it completely engulfs them, ruthlessly and mercilessly pulling them inside, wrapping them in a plethora of centuries-old dreams and ancient legends, intoxicating them with the dark power of magical nights, where parades of pub bohemians and café loungers walk hand in hand with flickering crowds of ghosts and spirits through the streets. The beautiful views of Prague and its picturesque nooks have long attracted representation. Many painters, graphic artists, and since the mid-19th century, photographers have tried to capture and convey their charm. For many years, the authors of this book, the renowned Prague photographers and adventurers Zdeněk and Michal Thom, father and son, have also been attempting this. They are united not only by blood ties but also by a passion for travel. They have experienced many of the countless beauties of the globe firsthand, but - as they themselves admit - Prague is unmistakable, unique. It is the most beautiful city in the whole world for them.