The life and work of one of the most important Slovakian architects, Dusan Jurkovic, is recollected in this volume. His legacy demonstrates his special character and expression, which is reflected in the numerous drawings, plans, and illustrations as well as the many preserved buildings constructed under his proposals included within. Culled from several years of exhaustive research that investigates the professional and private lives of a world-renowned architect, this richly illustrated chronicle reveals new and previously unknown facts about this enigmatic artist. This edition is written in both English and Slovak.