JOURNEY TO THE REALM OF THE FOURTH DIMENSION - GASTON DE PAWLOWSKI

Embark on an extraordinary journey to the limits of imagination with Gaston de Pawlowski's novel "Journey to the Realm of the Fourth Dimension". This is a philosophical-fantastic adventure that will take you to a world where the laws of physics undergo radical changes. Discover a reality where four dimensions are commonplace and the boundaries of perception are crossed.

• Visionary novel predicting future problems of humanity.
• Inspiration for the avant-garde, including Cubists and Surrealists.
• References to mathematical theories and the concept of the fourth dimension.
• Full comparison of versions from 1912 and 1923.
• Translation by Bartosz Ejzak with an extensive introduction.
• Influence on artists such as Marcel Duchamp.
• Description of architecture existing in inaccessible dimensions.

Gaston de Pawlowski, a French writer and philosopher, created a work that was ahead of its time. His novel, first published in 1912, is not only a fantastic story, but also a deep reflection on the human condition and the limitations of our perception. Pawlowski predicted many problems that humanity faces today, such as the automation of society, the development of artificial intelligence or the decline of art.

"Journey to the Realm of the Fourth Dimension" is a must-read for all lovers of fantastic and philosophical literature. This novel inspires you to think about the world in an unconventional way and to seek answers to fundamental questions about the nature of reality. Pawlowski refers to real mathematical theories, such as the works of Charles Howard Hinton on hypercubes, and suggests that the world we see is only a fragment of a larger whole.

Our edition is based on the extremely difficult to access so-called "final version" from 1923 and contains a full comparison with the version from 1912, including the chapters that were omitted in the 1923 edition. The Polish reader receives the most complete version of the classic work of French SF. This is a real treat for collectors and bibliophiles who appreciate rare and valuable editions.

Pawlowski's novel had an impact on certain circles of the avant-garde, especially Cubists and Surrealists, who were fascinated by the concept of the fourth dimension as a way to express invisible things that go beyond ordinary experience. Marcel Duchamp, an avant-garde artist, was very interested in the fourth dimension and knew Pawlowski's work. His famous "Large Glass" is often interpreted as an attempt to represent "four-dimensional" phenomena.

Technical data: Pages: 436, Format: 133x200 mm, Year of publication: 2025, Binding: paperback, Publisher: Wydawnictwo IX.