WARSAW IN THE 1950s - KRYSTYNA SIENKIEWICZ

Travel back in time to Warsaw in the 1950s with this extraordinary photographic story. See how the capital rose from the ruins after World War II, how the ubiquitous socialist realism took shape, and what the daily life of the inhabitants was like. It's a fascinating journey into the past that will help you better understand the history and spirit of Warsaw.

• Over 200 photos from the collections of the National Digital Archives
• Most of the photos published for the first time
• Impressive pace of rebuilding the city
• Ubiquitous socialist realism and propaganda
• Daily life of Warsaw residents
• A breath of the big world thanks to the V World Festival of Youth and Students

The book "Warsaw in the 1950s" is a unique album that takes us back to the post-war period of the Polish capital. The author, Krystyna Sienkiewicz, presents with extraordinary sensitivity and attention to detail a picture of the city that rose from the ruins after World War II. The album contains over 200 photos from the collections of the National Digital Archives, most of which are published for the first time. Thanks to this, we can see Warsaw in the 1950s from a completely new perspective.

The album includes photos showing the impressive pace of rebuilding the city, the ubiquitous socialist realism and communist propaganda, as well as the daily life of the inhabitants. We will see what the streets, squares, buildings, shops, schools and workplaces looked like, and how people spent their free time. The album also shows the breath of the big world that the V World Festival of Youth and Students brought to Warsaw in 1955. It was an event that briefly opened the city to the influences of Western culture and fashion.

"Warsaw in the 1950s" is not only a photo album, but also a valuable historical document that helps us better understand the past of Warsaw and Poland. It is a book that should be in every home where history and culture are valued.

Bosz Publishing House, known for its attention to the quality and aesthetics of its publications, has ensured that the album "Warsaw in the 1950s" is published in a unique way. The hardcover, high-quality paper and careful workmanship make the book look elegant and durable. It is the perfect gift for anyone interested in the history of Warsaw and photography.