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Problemy rynku mangi w Polsce
The manga market in Poland

Author(s): Magdalena Ostrowska
Subject(s): Cultural Essay, Political Essay, Societal Essay
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Mikołaja Kopernika
Keywords: komiks; manga; rynek wydawniczy; comics; publishing market

Summary/Abstract: Manga graphic novels have been present on Polish publishing market since 1997. The first publisher in Poland to start printing manga comic books was J. P. Fantastica. Today it is the largest and most important Polish publishing house printing manga, with four others in the market. The first manga magazine was „Kawaii” edited by Paweł Musiałowski. Manga is still controversial in Poland which causes problems for the publishing market such as distribution and technological issues, common stereotypes and difficulties in obtaining a license.

  • Issue Year: 10/2013
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 69-88
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Polish