【內容簡介 / Synopsis】
Renowned artist Peter Sís brings the magic and legends of Prague to life in this evocative story. The narrative follows a man who, after being blown off course in a hot-air balloon, returns to the city of his childhood. Guided by a mysterious black cat, he embarks on a journey through the silent streets of Prague, seeking three keys to unlock the padlocks on his old home, with each key revealing a traditional Czech tale.
國際知名藝術家彼得·西斯在這部充滿意境的作品中，生動呈現了布拉格的魔法與傳說。故事描述一名男子在熱氣球偏離航線後，回到了他童年成長的城市。在神秘黑貓的引導下，他在布拉格寧靜的街道上展開旅程，尋找開啟老家掛鎖的三把鑰匙，每一把鑰匙都揭開了一則捷克傳統傳說。
【歷史背景與重要性 / Historical Background & Significance】
Originally published in 1994 by Doubleday, this 2001 edition marks the release by Farrar, Straus and Giroux, featuring specialized map endpapers copyrighted in 2001. The work serves as a personal, artistic tribute from the author to his daughter, Madeleine, explaining the history and cultural heritage of his native Prague.
本書最初由 Doubleday 於 1994 年出版，此版本為 2001 年由 Farrar, Straus and Giroux 發行的版本，並採用了 2001 年版權所有的新設計地圖扉頁。這部作品是作者獻給女兒瑪德琳（Madeleine）的一份個人藝術獻禮，旨在向她講述故鄉布拉格的歷史與文化底蘊。
【書本狀態 / Condition Report】
This copy is in excellent visual condition, featuring intricate, detailed illustrations throughout. The book includes highly artistic endpapers depicting a detailed map of Prague's landmarks, such as Charles Bridge and the Astronomical Clock.
此書整體視覺狀態極佳，內頁充滿精緻且細膩的插畫。扉頁設計極具藝術感，詳細繪製了包括查理大橋（Charles Bridge）與天文鐘（Astronomical Clock）在內的布拉格地標地圖。
