A critical study of Czech painter and illustrator Josef Šíma (1893-1981), written by French surrealist poet Roger Gilbert-Lecomte. This work examines Šíma's artistic contributions and his association with the surrealist movement, particularly his involvement with the Big Game group. The book provides interpretive analysis of Šíma's distinctive visual style that blended symbolism with dreamlike imagery, offering insights into his role in 20th-century European avant-garde art.