I CRAYFISH FISH. POLITICAL CREATURES OF THE POLISH PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC

In the Polish People's Republic, even animals became tools of politics and propaganda. The Colorado beetle, zubron, and krill, although so different, were used to build a myth of strength and prosperity. The Colorado beetle was used to scare people, the zubron was supposed to be the hope for cheap food, and krill was a symbol of Gierek's success. This book is an innovative look at the history of post-war Poland, showing the absurdities and paradoxes of the era.

• Fascinating journey through the ecosystems of the Polish People's Republic
• Innovative interpretation of the history of post-war Poland
• Story about the absurdities, paradoxes, and unfulfilled promises of the era
• Analysis of the use of animals in politics and propaganda
• Cultural reckoning with the past

Monika Milewska, in her book "I Crayfish Fish", proposes a fresh perspective on the Polish People's Republic, analyzing how animals became an element of the political game. From the Colorado beetle, through the zubron, to krill, each of these creatures played its role in building a socialist utopia. The author takes the reader on a journey through potato fields, the Białowieża Forest, and the ice of Antarctica, showing how power manipulated symbols and dreams of society.

This book is not only a political analysis but also a story about people and their lives in those times. Milewska describes with humor and irony the absurdities of everyday life, the paradoxes of propaganda, and the unfulfilled promises of socialism. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how the propaganda machine of the Polish People's Republic worked and what its consequences were for society.

Czarne Publishing House, known for publications addressing important social and historical issues, gives readers another work that provokes thought and reflection. "I Crayfish Fish" is a book that will surely be remembered for a long time and will become an important voice in the discussion about Poland's past.

Dorota Sumińska recommends this book as an interesting and witty look at the era of the Polish People's Republic, emphasizing that animals often pay the highest price for human actions. This is another recommendation that confirms the value and significance of this publication.

Technical data:

Publisher: Czarne

Year of publication: 2024

Cover: Hardcover

Number of pages: 256

Format: 261x247 mm