David Stromberg Knihy

Exploring the dynamics of intimacy, the book challenges conventional notions of love by suggesting that creativity in relationships may stem from embracing idiocy. It delves into philosophical insights from Plato and Melanie Klein, alongside literary and cinematic examples from Dostoevsky and Catherine Breillat. By revisiting foundational ideas about relationships, it presents a model for understanding relational breakdown, inviting readers to reconsider the paradoxes inherent in love and connection.

The collection features single-panel cartoons that blend literary influences from the 1920s and 1930s with 1960s and 1970s conceptualism. Designed by Jancy Liu, it emphasizes the interplay between image and text. Following its success, Stromberg created two more volumes, each evolving in complexity and thematic depth. "Confusies" introduced intricate drawings and a richer printing process, while "Desperaddies" adopted a pocketbook format, exploring themes of love, alienation, and childhood trauma through a narrative structure.