Zakleté Město A Ondřej Z Blat

Released in 1981 by the state-owned Czechoslovak label Supraphon, this record features a dramatized spoken-word adaptation of fairy tales, a staple of the label's extensive catalog for children. The production reflects the mid-century tradition of high-quality audio storytelling, which served as a primary form of domestic entertainment in the region during the era. The audio production brings together a cast of prominent Czech actors, grounding the narrative in the country’s long-standing culture of radio drama and theatrical performance.

The sleeve artwork, credited to Zdeněk Zábranský, utilizes a visual style common to the graphic design of Eastern Bloc children's media during the late 20th century. Zábranský’s work was characterized by an illustrative approach that aimed to bridge the gap between traditional folk folklore and contemporary aesthetic sensibilities of the 1970s and 1980s. These designs were meant to be evocative and imaginative, creating a distinct visual identity that allowed these records to stand out in a controlled market while maintaining a cohesive, artistic continuity across the Supraphon children's series.