Bronzes of Szukalski

Archives Szukalski

A nicely printed booklet which presents photographs and detailed descriptions of 34 works by the artist including small sculptures such as the anticommunist Russian Face, a perverse work of whimsy. Among other major creations cataloged herein are The Rooster of Gaul and Bor Kamorowski, a Son of the Merman. Also includes an excellent essay by Jim Woodring, “The Neglected Genius of Stanislav Szukalski.” CS

Publisher: Archives Szukalski
Pamphlet: 34 pages
Illustrated

The Lost Tune: Stanislav Szukalski —Early Works (1913-1930) as Photographed by the Artist

Stanislav Szukalski

A beautifully conceived book of Szukalski’s sculptures from his Chicago years, photographed and annotated by the artist himself, “because nobody, not even professional photgraphers, knows as much about lighting as a sculptor.” Published on the occasion of a posthumous exhibition at the Polish Museum of America.

Publisher: Archives Szukalski
Hardback: 119 pages
Illustrated

Stanislav Szukalski: Song of the Mute Singer

Edited by Jacaeber Kastor and Carlo McCormick

This booklet reprints rare drawings by Szukalski rendered in his meticulous pointillist style. Interspersed throughout are insightful essays written in tribute to the artist by those who were fortunate enough to have their lives touched by him, including Robert Williams, Suzanne Williams, Lena Zwalve, Rick Griffin and others. Szukalski’s charming short story “The Mute Singer” is also reprinted. CS

Publisher: Archives Szukalski
Pamphlet: 32 pages
Illustrated