{"title":"Karel Capek","description":"\u003cp\u003eKarel Čapek’s works blend imaginative science fiction with thoughtful explorations of human nature and society. Known for groundbreaking plays like \u003cem\u003eRUR\u003c\/em\u003e, which introduced the word “robot,” his stories often probe ethical and philosophical questions through speculative narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond science fiction, Capek’s writing spans diverse themes including culture and everyday life, evident in titles such as \u003cem\u003eThe Gardener's Year\u003c\/em\u003e. Readers can expect a rich tapestry of insightful, witty, and enduring literature that resonates across genres.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-gardeners-year-by-karel-capek-9781529096248","title":"The Gardener's Year","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Gardener's Year\u003c\/i\u003e is a charming and light-hearted insight into the life of an amateur gardener. Structured loosely around what to plant, grow, or cultivate each month, Karel Capek takes us on a rollicking journey through a year in his own small garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComplete and unabridged. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics with ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features lively black and white illustrations by Czech artist Josef Capek and is translated by M. and R. Weatherall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom making puddles with an untamable hose to sowing luxuriant weeds instead of grass, Capek reveals how a gardener grows into his surroundings 'spurred on by each new failure'. Subverting the tradition of a 'how to' gardening book, he teaches his readers about the magic of seeds, the perils of planting vegetables, and the thrilling surprises of a rock garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the year progresses and frail buds turn from flowering stems to drooping bulbs and falling leaves, Capek's small garden buzzes with life, wisdom, and humour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46432739688684,"sku":"9781529096248","price":18.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11384203482732.jpg?v=1747043832"},{"product_id":"rur-war-with-the-newts-by-karel-capek-9780575099456","title":"RUR \u0026 War with the Newts","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten against the background of the rise of Nazism, \u003cem\u003eWar with the Newts\u003c\/em\u003e concerns the discovery in the South Pacific of a sea-dwelling race, which is enslaved and exploited by mankind. In time they rebel, laying siege to the strongholds of their former masters in a global war for supremacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eR.U.R.\u003c\/em\u003e, or Rossum's Universal Robots, seen by many as a modern interpretation of the 'golem' myth, is regarded as the most important play in the history of science fiction. It introduced the word 'robot' and gave the genre one of its most enduring tropes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46704900669676,"sku":"9780575099456","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20584883482392.jpg?v=1753990289"},{"product_id":"capek-four-plays-by-karel-capek-9780413771902","title":"Capek Four Plays","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"There was no writer like him... prophetic assurance mixed with surrealistic humour and hard-edged social satire: a unique combination\" (Arthur Miller)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapek Four Plays\u003c\/em\u003e brings together fresh new translations of four of his most popular plays, more than ever relevant today. In \u003cem\u003eR. U. 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