Description
An American artist chronicles her life in Serbia. This is Emma Fick’s illustrated journey through the weird, the fun and the unique adventures to be experienced across this small Balkan country.
“Snippets of Serbia“ (2015)
Author EMMA FICK
Illustrations and texts © 2015 EMMA FICK
Published in Belgrade, Serbia, by KOMSHE © 2020
16 x 22 cm, hardcover, 200 pages
ISBN 978-86-86245-26-7
Whether it’s a peculiar festival, a culinary escapade, or the warmth of Serbian hospitality, each illustration in this book serves as a window into Fick’s personal experiences, creating an immersive and intimate connection between the artist and the reader. Through the lens of her illustrations, Fick not only captures the picturesque landscapes but also the soul and spirit of the Serbian people.
“Snippets of Serbia” is more than just an illustrated memoir; it’s a celebration of life’s peculiarities and the beauty found in the everyday. Fick’s artistic lens transforms the reader into a fellow traveller, navigating the streets and stories of Serbia alongside the author. This book is a delightful homage to the magic that can be found when an artist immerses themselves in a foreign land and allows its spirit to infuse their creative expression.
Divided in six chapters covering Serbia as a whole, Belgrade, North, South, East and West, the book is speckled with tongue-in-cheek comments and a lighthearted view of the local peculiarities. If you want to learn how to roll your own “sarma” the Serbian way, with a step-by-step illustrated guide, or how to make Kajmak from scratch, “Snippets of Serbia” delivers. What’s more, you can find out the three things that guarantee death in Serbia, how to identify a Kafana, what is Slava and what to expect from this celebration, but also about the magical traditions of the vlachs who live in the East, or the author’s favourite street art piece from Belgrade.
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