CORRESPONDENCE OF FRANCISZEK H. RICHTER'S BOOKSTORE - MARIA KONOPKA

Discover the fascinating world of professional correspondence of Franciszek Henryk Richter, the publisher of the National Library and founder of the Lviv bookstore, which lasted until 1934. This publication provides a unique insight into the relationship between publisher and author, showing the behind-the-scenes of the publishing process and accounting issues with outstanding writers such as Józef Ignacy Kraszewski. Learn about the history of the bookseller's involvement in the dissemination of Polish literature.

• Direct insight into the publisher-author relationship
• Details of the publishing process from the 19th century
• Accounting issues with Józef Ignacy Kraszewski
• Bookseller's involvement in the dissemination of Polish literature
• History of the bookstore Franciszek H. Richter in Lviv
• Critical edition of the preserved letters

Maria Konopka, a retired research worker at the Institute of Scientific Information and Library Science of the Pedagogical University of KEN, devoted her career to studying the history of the publishing movement and the history of Galician bookselling. Her particular attention was focused on the Polish publishing market in Lviv in the second half of the 19th and early 20th centuries. This publication is the result of her many years of research and passion for the history of the book.

The Franciszek H. Richter bookstore, founded in Lviv in 1866, became an important cultural center and intellectual center of the city. Throughout its years of operation, the bookstore cooperated with many outstanding authors and publishers, contributing to the development of Polish literature and culture. Her successors, the Altenbergs, continued it until 1934, preserving the traditions and values of the founder.

This publication is not only a collection of letters, but also a valuable source of knowledge about the history of Polish publishing and bookselling. Thanks to it, we can better understand the realities of the work of publishers and authors in the 19th century, and appreciate their contribution to the development of Polish culture. This is a must-read for all lovers of the history of the book and culture.

The book published by Libron Publishing House in 2025, has 366 pages and has a format of 204x146 mm. The paperback cover ensures comfortable reading and durability of the publication. It is an ideal gift for anyone interested in the history of the book and Polish culture.