The tenth anniversary of Poland reborn in book publications – editorial analysis based on selected
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Dziesięciolecie Polski odrodzonej w publikacjach książkowych – analiza edytorska na wybranych przykładach
The tenth anniversary of Poland reborn in book publications – editorial analysis based on selected examples

Author(s): Joanna Kułakowska-Lis
Subject(s): History, Language and Literature Studies, Literary Texts, Anthology, Political history, Recent History (1900 till today), Interwar Period (1920 - 1939)
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe PIGONIANUM
Keywords: 10th anniversary of regaining independence; book art; editing; typography

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the paper was to analyse publications (compact editions) published on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Poland's regaining independence in 1928 and 1929. The source of information on over 100 publications of this nature was Wykaz Druków wydawanych w Rzeczpospolitej Polskiej druków polskich lub Polski dotyczących wydawanych za granicą (List of Printed Works Published in the Republic of Poland and Polish Printed Works or Printed Works of Poland Concerning those Published Abroad), which had been published since 1928. The books analysed were grouped according to their subject matter: historical studies, publications devoted to Józef Piłsudski, poems and songs, publications on economic issues, etc. Selected issues were subject to detailed editorial analysis: Dziesięciolecie Polski Odrodzonej Księga Pamiątkowa (The Tenth Anniversary of Poland Reborn. Memorial Book), Złota księga Polski (The Golden Book of Poland) and Przemysł i handel (Industry and Trade), discussing issues related to the editorial concept, graphic design, layout and selection of illustrations, as well as the purpose of publication.

  • Issue Year: 2/2019
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 215-238
  • Page Count: 24
  • Language: Polish