THE REVOLUTION OF DUPLICATORS. INDEPENDENT PUBLISHING MOVEMENT. - OLASZEK JAN

Jan Olaszek's book ''The Revolution of Duplicators'' is a fascinating journey into the history of the second publishing circuit in communist Poland. Discover the secrets of underground printing houses and meet the people who risked everything to spread the free word. Get to know a story that has not been told so far and is a goldmine for potential film scenarios.

• Main prize in the ''Historical Book 2016'' competition of the Polityka weekly
• Finalist in the ''Historical Book of the Year 2016'' competition
• The first publication presenting the full history of the second publishing circuit in communist Poland
• Without independent publishers, there would be no Solidarity
• Illegal duplicators worked in apartments, basements and garages
• Impressive editions of books and magazines
• Ideological and social circles formed around the editorial offices

The Revolution of Duplicators is a story about people who dared to print and disseminate forbidden content in times of communist censorship. The activity of underground printers in communist Poland was a unique phenomenon on a global scale, and its scale and impact on society deserve recognition. It is a story about determination, passion and belief in freedom of speech, which contributed to the fall of the communist system.

Prof. Andrzej Friszke argues that without independent publishers there would be no Solidarity. The scale of the activities of underground printers in the last years of communist-ruled Poland was extraordinary. Illegal duplicators worked in apartments, basements, garages and barns in dozens of Polish cities and villages, printing impressive editions of books and magazines.

The Revolution of Duplicators is also a story of risk and sacrifice. Printing and distributing illegal publications was associated with the threat of arrest and repression by the political police. Despite this, the printers and distributors did not give up their activities, believing that their work made sense and contributed to the fight for freedom.

The author of the book, Jan Olaszek, thoroughly analyzes the phenomenon of the second publishing circuit in communist Poland, showing its complexity and diversity. He presents the profiles of the most important printers, distributors and editors, and analyzes the content of the published publications. The Revolution of Duplicators is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of Poland in the times of communism.