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Book+covers | Antal Szerb: Journey by Moonlight
In Journey by Moonlight, a married couple travels to Italy—but the husband runs away from their honeymoon... Now we show you how the work, translated into many languages, has been published with different covers in different countries!
Antal Szerb (1901–1945) is one of the most popular Hungarian writers,
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Book+covers | Milan Kundera: The Unbearable Lightness of Being
In Milan Kundera’s novel The Unbearable Lightness of Being, the protagonists are confronted with the easy and difficult choices they make in life. Now we show you how the work, translated into many languages, has been published with different covers in different countries!
Milan Kundera, the Czech-born French writer
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Anthems of Central and Eastern Europe—Interview with Csaba G. Kiss | Printed Pasts
What are the similarities and differences in the anthems of the East-Central European region? How did they develop and what types exist? Csaba G. Kiss presents the anthems of thirteen countries of the region, highlighting the similarities in our way of thinking and mentality, while at the same time initiating
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Book+covers | Franz Kafka: The Trial
In Franz Kafka’s novel The Trial, Josef K. is arrested one day and never finds out what crime he has actually committed. Now we show how the work, translated into many languages, has been published in different countries with different covers.
Franz Kafka’s 1914-15 novel was published posthumously
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Andi Gáldi Vinkó’s photography book wins prestigious international award
The Kraszna-Krausz Book Awards honors beautiful publications, and this time a Hungarian artist’s book on motherhood was chosen as the best.
Since its foundation in 1985, the Kraszna-Krausz Book Awards have been the most important prize for books on photography and cinematography in the UK. Each year, a few
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Book+covers | Ivo Andrić: The Bridge on the Drina
Ivo Andrić’s Nobel Prize–winning historical novel, The Bridge on the Drina, follows the fate of the people in a small Bosnian town and the twists and turns of history—with the bridge over the Drina River as a central character in a story spanning four centuries. Let’s
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‘Not every trend is destined to become a book’ | Underneath the covers of publishing house gestalten
One cannot talk about the international book publishing scene showcasing contemporary culture without mentioning gestalten—you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone in the creative industry whose home library doesn’t include at least one volume from the renowned publishing house. Founded not long after the fall of the Berlin
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The first AI-based graphic novel memoir
The publication is a collection of eleven short stories set in Eastern Europe in the early to mid-1990s.
The work evokes the stark beauty and drama of those transient years when democracy was evolving in Eastern Europe, and when the author was simoultaneously coming into his own as an adult.
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Polish posters for your home!—The latest publication of Zupagrafika is out
Zupagrafika’s latest publication is a selection of masterpieces of Polish poster art. Iconic film and theater posters from the ‘Polish School of Posters’ period were displayed in the streets of the former Polish People’s Republic on one of the most prominent tools of urban architecture: the poster column.
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Food stories from India: introducing Why Cook
It is not only a collection of recipes, but also a trail of stories about inspiring characters, made even more special by the creators’ shared adventure. Why Cook is a love letter to cooking through the eyes of 90 recipes and 16 women. Founder of studio NUR Eszter Laki told
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Book+covers | Stanisław Lem: Solaris
Stanisław Lem’s novel Solaris follows the strange adventures of psychologist Chris Kelvin on a space station hovering above the surface of the distant planet Solaris. Let’s take a look at some of the different covers of this book, which has been translated and published all over the world.
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Tiled history—a place where coffee meets the past
The fancy tiles may evoke images of Lisbon or the Mediterranean for the first time, but this Szczecin gem is Polish to the core—so much so that to this day, when you walk in, you are transported to the city’s past.
With a touch of Art Nouveau, coffee,
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A book exploring the wardrobe of the TV show ‘Euphoria’
Written by the show’s costume designer Heidi Bivens, the book features conversations with the cast, detailed behind-the-scenes breakdowns and more.
Published by A24, Euphoria Fashion describes the process of creating the show’s distinctive style. The book opens with an introduction by Jeremy Scott, followed by intimate conversations between
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Offbeat travel guides by Zara and Wallpaper*
Where To Now travel guides by Zara and Wallpaper* launch with five off-the-beaten-track adventures, from California to Naoshima, for armchair and actual explorers.
Zara and Wallpaper* have selected five lesser-known destinations on five different continents to create a series of books for would-be adventurers. Bruton, Ojai, Galicia, Naoshima, and Namibia
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The Kunsthalle Praha Collection: 50 Highlights
Through fifty selected works of art, this book presents the first closer look at the collection of Kunsthalle Praha.
The mission of Kunsthalle Praha is to “connect the Czech and the international art scenes, to present innovative perspectives on the art and culture of the twentieth and twenty-first century”. To
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Book+covers | Bohumil Hrabal: I Served the King of England
Bohumil Hrabal’s novel I Served the King of England tells the story of a waiter who goes from being a busboy to a hotel owner to a penniless old man, laced with political and erotic adventures. Let’s take a look at some of the different covers of this
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Combining geometric rigor with the divine factor | Interview with Barbara Baska
The will of the Lord, a baby, and a lot of time in the hospital—these were the things that inspired Barbara Baska to write her book of haiku, Deus ex machina.
Barbara Baska is creative to the core, being the daughter of the fine artist and graphic designer Katalin
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“Our mission is to help people understand each other better” | Kvalitný Slang
Red flag, liter, vidlibus. Some may have clear idea of their meaning, while others can get caught offguard when trying to pinpoint the meaning of an otherwise familiar word in the given context. Or what’s more, one might even catch a word that they have never heard before. The
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The spread of green thinking is good, but green hysteria is not – interview with János Tóth I.
Sustainable development and environmental protection are everyone’s responsibility, but what is the individual’s role concerning the „green issues?” How can we build an ecological society, and in which cases can „enclosure” be positive? Our interview with János Tóth I., a philosopher and a biologist, author of the book
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A matchbox full of past
Jiri Kubik and Jan Rambousek have selected matchbox labels from the fifties and seventies and have put six hundred of their collection of tens of thousands of Czechoslovak labels into a volume. The publication, which is unique in its content and design, received the Red Dot Award in 2022. Introducing
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Salgótarján: the essence of late modern architecture
While Salgótarján and its surroundings, the seat of Nógrád County, has some important attractions, the town itself has certainly not been a popular destination for day-trippers—until recently. Here’s a new user-friendly, accessible, and enjoyable walking guide to get you in the mood for exploring the town and its
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Kraków airport opens “library”
A bookshelf has been set up at Kraków Airport, offering Polish and foreign-language books for children and adults to make their wait time more rewarding.
“Reading books is an excellent relaxing activity, especially before a flight. We can feel the joy of contact with fiction, return to our dreams of
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Warsaw bookstores treasured by locals | TOP 5
They work independently, approach their job creatively, and actively promote the love of reading among Poles. They are key figures in Warsaw’s cultural life, who mustn’t be overlooked. Introducing 5 bookstores that attract both local and foreign readers.
Tajfuny | Chmielna 12, 00-020 Warsaw
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A limited edition publication explores the new generation of European architecture
New Generations explores the shift in architectural practice and the architectural firms that have emerged since the 2008 crisis.
The 2008 economic crisis had a severe impact on the construction industry worldwide, with many businesses going bust. However, after the initial shock, new players and practices began to emerge from
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Turkey's Russian roulette - interview with Nikolett Pénzváltó
Turkey and Russia have a unique position in modern Western politics: the two authoritarian countries are at the edge of Europe with interests that the West cannot or is unwilling to consider. Turkey has always been a bridge between East and West; thus, it is crucial to understand its role.
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Arché, or returning to the beginnings of culture | Kacper Kowalski’s photobook
The result of years of work by the photographer, this photobook shows the variability of the Polish ice world. This year, Kacper Kowalski received the International Photography Awards for the project.
The first photos in the book were taken during the winter of 2016 and 2017. From an altitude of