Fantastyka
Encyclopedia
Fantastyka is a Polish
speculative fiction
monthly fantasy
and science fiction magazine
.
It was established in 1982 by Adam Hollanek
. It became known as one of few magazines to publish both foreign and Polish short stories, as well as full-length novels in instalments. Between 1990 and 1992 its editor-in-chief was Lech Jęczmyk
, followed by Maciej Parowski
and Arkadiusz Nakoniecznik. In March 2006 Paweł Matuszek took over.
Today Fantastyka is dedicated predominantly to short stories, but also to articles on modern science, film and book reviews and comic pages. In addition, it brings fandom
and convent
news.
Apart from Nowa Fantastyka, there have been several periodical variations of the title:
Fantastyka featured stories by Philip K. Dick
, J. R. R. Tolkien
, Anthony Burgess
, Orson Scott Card
, Kir Bulychov, and many other acclaimed writers. It was there that most of modern Polish sf/fantasy writers made their debut. Among them are Jacek Dukaj
, Andrzej Sapkowski
, Rafał A. Ziemkiewicz and Konrad T. Lewandowski
. Finally, on the middle pages that used to be devoted to art, Fantastyka featured many renowned artists, including Enki Bilal
, Wojciech Siudmak
, Zdzisław Beksiński, Jacek Yerka
and Jerzy Skarżyński.
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
speculative fiction
Speculative fiction
Speculative fiction is an umbrella term encompassing the more fantastical fiction genres, specifically science fiction, fantasy, horror, supernatural fiction, superhero fiction, utopian and dystopian fiction, apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction, and alternate history in literature as well as...
monthly fantasy
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
and science fiction magazine
Science fiction magazine
A science fiction magazine is a publication that offers primarily science fiction, either in a hard copy periodical format or on the Internet....
.
It was established in 1982 by Adam Hollanek
Adam Hollanek
Adam Hollanek - Polish science fiction writer and journalist, founder of the Fantastyka magazine, the first science-fiction-oriented monthly magazine in the whole Eastern bloc, established in 1982...
. It became known as one of few magazines to publish both foreign and Polish short stories, as well as full-length novels in instalments. Between 1990 and 1992 its editor-in-chief was Lech Jęczmyk
Lech Jeczmyk
Lech Jęczmyk is a Polish publicist, essayist, writer and translator. Critic of science-fiction, chief editor of Nowa Fantastyka from 1990–1992, editor of several science-fiction series and anthologies.His essays were collected in:* Eseje...
, followed by Maciej Parowski
Maciej Parowski
Maciej Parowski is a Polish publicist, essayist, writer and translator. Critic of science-fiction, chief editor of Nowa Fantastyka from 1992-2003, editor of several science-fiction series and anthologies. Chief editor of Czas Fantastyki...
and Arkadiusz Nakoniecznik. In March 2006 Paweł Matuszek took over.
Today Fantastyka is dedicated predominantly to short stories, but also to articles on modern science, film and book reviews and comic pages. In addition, it brings fandom
Fandom
Fandom is a term used to refer to a subculture composed of fans characterized by a feeling of sympathy and camaraderie with others who share a common interest...
and convent
Fan convention
A fan convention, or con , is an event in which fans of a particular film, television series, comic book, actor, or an entire genre of entertainment such as science fiction or anime and manga, gather to participate and hold programs and other events, and to meet experts, famous personalities, and...
news.
Apart from Nowa Fantastyka, there have been several periodical variations of the title:
- Mała Fantastyka (1987–1989) - an sf/fantasy quarterly for children
- Komiks-Fantastyka (1980s-1991) - comic books, in 1991 changed the name to KomiksKomiksComics in the Philippines were partially inspired by American mainstream comic strips and comic books during the early 20th century, particularly after World War II, the medium became widespread and popular throughout the country, though its popularity has subsided somewhat with the advent of...
- Nowa Fantastyka - Wydanie specjalne (since 2003) - a quarterly with longer stories and novels
- Czas Fantastyki - (since 2004) - a bimonthly with literary criticism, essays and prose
Fantastyka featured stories by Philip K. Dick
Philip K. Dick
Philip Kindred Dick was an American novelist, short story writer and essayist whose published work is almost entirely in the science fiction genre. Dick explored sociological, political and metaphysical themes in novels dominated by monopolistic corporations, authoritarian governments and altered...
, J. R. R. Tolkien
J. R. R. Tolkien
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, CBE was an English writer, poet, philologist, and university professor, best known as the author of the classic high fantasy works The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion.Tolkien was Rawlinson and Bosworth Professor of Anglo-Saxon at Pembroke College,...
, Anthony Burgess
Anthony Burgess
John Burgess Wilson – who published under the pen name Anthony Burgess – was an English author, poet, playwright, composer, linguist, translator and critic. The dystopian satire A Clockwork Orange is Burgess's most famous novel, though he dismissed it as one of his lesser works...
, Orson Scott Card
Orson Scott Card
Orson Scott Card is an American author, critic, public speaker, essayist, columnist, and political activist. He writes in several genres, but is primarily known for his science fiction. His novel Ender's Game and its sequel Speaker for the Dead both won Hugo and Nebula Awards, making Card the...
, Kir Bulychov, and many other acclaimed writers. It was there that most of modern Polish sf/fantasy writers made their debut. Among them are Jacek Dukaj
Jacek Dukaj
Jacek Dukaj is a Polish science fiction writer. Winner of the Janusz A. Zajdel Award , Śląkfa , Żuławski Award , Kościelski Award and the European Union Prize for Literature .-Career:Dukaj studied philosophy at the Jagiellonian University...
, Andrzej Sapkowski
Andrzej Sapkowski
Andrzej Sapkowski, born 21 June 1948 in Łódź, is a Polish fantasy writer. He is best known for his best-selling book series The Witcher.-Biography:...
, Rafał A. Ziemkiewicz and Konrad T. Lewandowski
Konrad T. Lewandowski
Konrad Tomasz Lewandowski He was born in Warsaw. He is a fantasy and science-fiction writer and journalist, doctor of philosophy, most known for two of his series: a science-fiction/political fiction series of adventures by a tabloid journalist Radosław Tomaszewski, and a fantasy series about a...
. Finally, on the middle pages that used to be devoted to art, Fantastyka featured many renowned artists, including Enki Bilal
Enki Bilal
Enes Bilal is a French comic book creator, comics artist and film director.-Biography:Born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, to a Slovak mother and a Bosnian father who had been Josip Broz Tito's tailor, he moved to Paris at the age of 9. At age 14, he met René Goscinny and with his encouragement applied...
, Wojciech Siudmak
Wojciech Siudmak
Wojciech Kazimierz "Wojtek" Siudmak is a Polish painter, currently living in France. His works are often used as illustrations for science fiction and fantasy literature, including the Polish edition of Frank Herbert's Dune series.The French publisher Presses-Pocket used his artwork on the covers...
, Zdzisław Beksiński, Jacek Yerka
Jacek Yerka
Jacek Yerka is a Polish painter from Toruń.-Life and work:Jacek Yerka was born in Toruń, Poland, in 1952 - where he later studied fine art and graphic design...
and Jerzy Skarżyński.
See also
- FenixFenix (magazine)Fenix was a Polish science fiction magazine published from 1990 to 2001.-See also:* Science fiction magazine* Fantasy fiction magazine* Horror fiction magazine...
, another Polish SF magazine - Science fiction magazineScience fiction magazineA science fiction magazine is a publication that offers primarily science fiction, either in a hard copy periodical format or on the Internet....
- Fantasy fiction magazine
- Horror fiction magazineHorror fiction magazineA horror fiction magazine is a magazine that publishes primarily horror fiction with the main purpose of scaring or frightening the reader. Horror magazines can be in print, on the internet, or both.-Defunct magazines:*The Arkham Collector...
- List of literary magazines