[ROBOTS & GEORGIAN CHILDREN] ძია სამსონის რობოტი / Dzia Samsonis robot’i [i.e., Uncle Samson’s robot]. Ills. by Tengiz Samsonidze

KEKELIDZE, NODAR [GEORGIEVICH] (1936-2011).

Bibliot’ek’a “Dila”, Tiflis (Tbilisi), 1971.

Original illustrated wrappers. 12mo. (16,5 x 13 cm). In Georgian. [14] p., colour ills. 
Slightly browning on the rear cover, and a faint fold trace on the centre of the pages. Overall, a very good copy. One of 50000 copies.

The first edition of this rare and richly illustrated children’s book, narrating a fantastic 
sci-fi adventure featuring two intelligent brothers, Zaza and Giga, depicted wearing 
traditional Svan hats in vivid and colorful illustrations. Accompanied by their robotic 
companion, Robert, designed by their uncle Samson, the story blends imagination 
with cultural elements. This book is a fascinating example of Soviet-influenced Georgian children’s literature from the period.

Kekelidze’s first children’s story, “Stubborn Datunia,” was published in Dila mag
azine in 1962. The presented book, published by the same printing house, is the 
writer’s third children’s book. 

“Tengiz Samsonidze (1928-2008) was a prominent figure in Georgian fine arts. Sam
sonadze believed in the profound impact television could have on people, motivating 
him to focus on programs and films. He dedicated himself to nurturing and enhancing the artistic aspects of television, becoming closely associated with the development of an exceptional TV style in Georgia.” (Source: Modern and Contemporary 
Georgian Visual Arts web-portal).

We couldn’t find any copies in OCLC, KVK as of December 2024.