EMIGRATION. NOTES ON MAN - GRETA SAMUEL

Discover a moving story about migration experiences, presented in comic form by Greta Samuel. This book, the author's doctoral thesis, defended with honors in 2024, is a collection of true stories of migrants living in Poland, presented in a drawn narrative. The author, based on her own migration experiences in Great Britain, has created a work that combines personal experiences with the universal experience of changing residence.

• Authentic stories of migrants in Poland
• Comic form as a unique way of narration
• Doctoral thesis defended with honors
• Personal experiences of the author as a starting point
• Social dimension of the migration topic
• Support for people with refugee experience
• Published in 2025 by Bęc Zmiana

„Emigration. Notes on Man” is a social comic that, in the form of a drawn narrative, presents the fate of people who emigrated to Poland for various reasons – both political and personal. The author also looks at those who supported migrants at various stages of their journey. It is a story about struggles, perseverance and hope for a better life, presented from the perspective of people who have found a new, safe home in Poland.

Greta Samuel, through her unique drawing style, reminiscent of anthropologists' field notes, creates a dynamic and ethnographically detailed picture of the lives of migrants. Her work is not only a collection of stories, but also an attempt to understand and bring closer the experiences of people who decided to leave their country and start a new life in Poland. This book is an important voice in the discussion about migration and refuge, showing human stories in an accessible and moving way.

The Bęc Zmiana publishing house, known for publications that engage in important social topics, gives readers a comic that will certainly encourage reflection and understanding. Greta Samuel's book is not only a reading, but also a tool for building empathy and intercultural dialogue. It is a must-read for everyone who wants to better understand the experiences of migrants and refugees in Poland.

The book has 224 pages, format 239x175 mm and a paperback cover. It was published in 2025.