BOOKS
Photography. Creating my own book. Closing one chapter and moving on, searching for new adventures.
Photography, for me, is not just about books or exhibitions. I photograph because that’s simply how I’m wired — I have to. And a book is the cherry on top of my creative work.
I wish for every book I create to spark interest in its subject — whatever that subject may be. And to evoke emotion — whatever emotion that may be. A book is something we can always return to, leaf through in peace and comfort, again and again.
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Before a book comes to life, it takes a long time.
A lot of self-doubt — about myself, about the meaning of what I’m creating, about the path I’m on, and the “mystery” of where it will lead me. It is a process of maturation over time — and there is never enough of it.
Going through an endless archive of thousands of images, experiencing passion and joy from discovery, but also moments of tension — wondering whether what I intended truly made it in.
Days and nights at the printing house, sleeping bags included, the scent — and stench — of ink, and endless “debates” with the printer about whether the black is black enough. Then the bindery — another chapter of the process.
And finally, when the book is born, I feel both exhaustion and joy. It’s like having another child — one you want to proudly show to the world.
May my photographs, through books as well, bring you joy.
Tomki Němec
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After ten years, I am self-publishing a brand-new book: Václav Havel – Tomki Němec, *Post Scriptum*.
*Post Scriptum*, or “what was written afterward,” is my most comprehensive photography book to date, accompanied by my own text and captions.
Across 372 pages, you’ll find 185 black-and-white, double-page photographs. Of these, 170 are new and have never been published in book form. In addition to the photographs, the book includes my own introductory text about my “journey to Václav Havel.”
Although I thought my archive had nothing new to offer—that I’d gone through it countless times and shown everything—the following sentence served as my inspiration:
“Take those photos out of the boxes and see the light of day, bro…”
From March to September 2026, I sat poring over the archive, selecting photos, putting together mockups, searching, consulting with others, scanning, printing previews, not sleeping, not going anywhere, and gaining three kilos…
Once again, I’m self-publishing the book—at my own expense—and it won’t be part of regular book distribution; it will be available solely and exclusively through my e-shop.
If you pre-order it, it’ll help me gauge the level of interest in the book. In return, you’ll get it on better terms until its release (October 2026).
I hope you’ll enjoy it.
Tomki Němec, September 2026
P. S.: Pre-orders for the book “Václav Havel – Tomki Němec, Post Scriptum” are available at a special discounted price until its release in October 2026.Orders containing this book will be shipped only after the book is back in stock. If you would also like to order other items from my e-shop and receive them sooner, please place a separate order for those items.
A unique book of photographs. English Edition
An incredible story, a testament to its time—the 1990s. Since 2016, when I published the book at my own expense, it has brought joy to thousands of readers. This continued interest is, for me, a confirmation of how powerful an imprint Václav Havel left within us. I believe the book will resonate with you as well and evoke memories of a truly exceptional era.
I began photographing Václav Havel shortly after the revolution, during the 1990s—a time of freedom and countless new beginnings. Havel is an idol to me and living proof that love must prevail over lies and hatred.
Václav Havel Forever!
Theatre Production: Amerikánka, Etc...
Directed by Viktor Tauš and brought to life by the performances of Eliška Křenková and Tereza Ramba. Let yourself be taken behind the scenes through 129 emotional photographs.
This book not only tells the story of the heroine of the stage play Amerikánka, but also captures its creators and fellow artists—friendly ensembles and performers—who, through the medium of live cinema, remained connected with audiences even during the Covid-19 pandemic.
