THE COLORFUL REALITY OF THE POLISH PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC IN POLISH COMICS

Travel back in time to the colorful world of comics from the Polish People's Republic era! Maciej Jasiński invites you to discover a surreal, colorful vision of everyday life, where stores are well-stocked and queues are almost non-existent. Is it possible that everyone had a chance for their own Fiat 126p? Immerse yourself in a fascinating analysis of comic book propaganda of success and discover stories that tried to show the true face of those times.

• Surreal world of the Polish People's Republic depicted in comics
• Analysis of propaganda of success and its impact on society
• Contemporary comics based on memories and sentiments
• Alternative visions of life in the Polish People's Republic before 1990
• Curiosities from everyday life that surprise and entertain
• Financial support from the city of Bydgoszcz in the realization of the book

In his book "The Colorful Reality, or the Image of the Polish People's Republic in Polish Comics", Maciej Jasiński takes the reader on a journey through the world of Polish comics from the Polish People's Republic era. The author analyzes how the comics of that era depicted everyday life, often in a surreal way and full of propaganda of success. The reader will learn what the stores looked like, what cars were popular, and what values were promoted. This book is not only an analysis of comics, but also an attempt to understand the mentality and life of Poles in those times.

The author does not limit himself only to the analysis of comics from the Polish People's Republic era. He also looks at contemporary comics that refer to those times, based on the memories of the creators, sentiments, or even the presentation of an alternative reality in which Poles lived before 1990. Thanks to this, the reader can see how the perception of the Polish People's Republic changes over the years and how different generations perceive that era.

The book "The Colorful Reality, or the Image of the Polish People's Republic in Polish Comics" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of Poland, comics, and popular culture. Thanks to it, you can better understand what life was like in the Polish People's Republic and how the comics of that era influenced society. It is also an excellent opportunity for a sentimental journey back in time and to remember what the world was like in which our parents and grandparents grew up. The book was realized with financial support from the city of Bydgoszcz, which emphasizes its value and importance for the local community.

The book has 104 pages, a format of 21x29.7 cm, and a paperback cover. It was published in 2019 by Ongrys Publishing House. It is a must-read for every comic and history lover of Poland.