DIRT. THE STINKY HISTORY OF HYGIENE - PIOTR SOCHA, MONIKA UTNIK-STRUGALA, PIOTR SOCHA

Discover a fascinating journey through the ages, tracing the evolution of hygiene and customs with the book "Dirt. The Stinky History of Hygiene." The authors, Piotr Socha, Monika Utnik-Strugała, and Piotr Socha, take us on a colorful journey full of anecdotes, curiosities, and surprising facts. This is a richly illustrated compendium of knowledge that will revolutionize your view of cleanliness and dirt. Do you know where King Sun walked on foot? What did the plague doctor have in his nose? Get ready for an intensely fragrant adventure!

• Richly illustrated compendium of knowledge about hygiene and medicine.
• Fascinating story about customs and superstitions.
• The authors of the bestselling Pszczół and Drzew guarantee high quality.
• Captivating anecdotes and curiosities from different eras.
• Beautiful illustrations by Piotr Socha.
• Ideal reading for those curious about the world.
• Hardcover ensures the durability of the book.
• A great gift idea for everyone.

"Dirt. The Stinky History of Hygiene" is not just a book, it's a journey through time that allows you to understand how our habits and beliefs about cleanliness have changed. The authors describe with humor and erudition how people bathed in antiquity and how the djinns and astronauts cared for hygiene. You will find out why the saints of antiquity considered dirt a symbol of piety and Napoleon splashed in the bathtub for hours. This is a read that entertains and teaches, opening your eyes to unknown aspects of our history.

This book is also a story of inventions and discoveries that have revolutionized our lives. Did you know that Chinese emperors had water-flushing toilets for over a thousand years, while in Europe, chamber pots were still dumped out of the window? "Dirt" shows how our tools and methods of maintaining hygiene have evolved, from primitive baths to modern bathrooms. This is a fascinating story of progress, showing how far we have come in our pursuit of cleanliness.

Piotr Socha, one of the authors of the book, is a well-known and respected graphic artist known for his witty and colorful illustrations. His works enliven "Dirt" and give it a unique character. Socha's illustrations are full of details and humor, making reading even more enjoyable and engaging. It is a true feast for the eyes that will delight both children and adults. "Dirt" is a book that should be in your library so that you can come back to it and discover new curiosities all the time.

Dwie Siostry Publishing House, known for its high-quality publications for children and young people, made sure that "Dirt" was published in hardcover, which guarantees its durability and aesthetic appearance. The book has a format of 330x253 mm and has 200 pages, which makes it a solid and valuable title. Reach for "Dirt" to discover these and other intensely fragrant stories - and to find out that by sitting on the toilet you are using one of the most important inventions of mankind. Before you is a fascinating, multifaceted story about cleanliness and dirt, illustrated with truly baroque splendor by one of the wittiest Polish graphic artists. Work on this book began in 2019. Soon after, the COVID-19 pandemic broke out. When instructions on hand washing came from all sides and disinfectants, soap and toilet paper disappeared from stores, it became clear that dirt and hygiene are not only an extremely interesting, but also an ever-relevant topic.