Tomasz Pacynski
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Tomasz Pacyński was a Polish
fantasy
and science fiction
writer. He was one of the creators and since 2004 the chief editor of Fahrenheit, the first Polish Internet
science fiction fanzine
. He published short stories in such magazines as Science Fiction, SFera, and Fantasy, and in Internet fanzines such as Fahrenheit, Esensja, Fantazin and Srebrny Glob. He also wrote articles published in SFera and Science Fiction.
He debuted as a fantasy writer with his 2001 novel Sherwood, based on the Robin Hood
legend. He published four novels — the Sherwood fantasy
trilogy
and Wrzesień (September) — a post-apocalyptic political fiction
novel, as well as numerous short stories. His humorous stories about Ded Moroz
were published in 2005 in Linia ognia (Line of Fire) collection. Sherwood and Wrzesień received nominations for the Janusz A. Zajdel Award
. In the Internet he often used the nickname Pacek.
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...
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
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
writer. He was one of the creators and since 2004 the chief editor of Fahrenheit, the first Polish Internet
Internet
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide...
science fiction fanzine
Fanzine
A fanzine is a nonprofessional and nonofficial publication produced by fans of a particular cultural phenomenon for the pleasure of others who share their interest...
. He published short stories in such magazines as Science Fiction, SFera, and Fantasy, and in Internet fanzines such as Fahrenheit, Esensja, Fantazin and Srebrny Glob. He also wrote articles published in SFera and Science Fiction.
He debuted as a fantasy writer with his 2001 novel Sherwood, based on the Robin Hood
Robin Hood
Robin Hood was a heroic outlaw in English folklore. A highly skilled archer and swordsman, he is known for "robbing from the rich and giving to the poor", assisted by a group of fellow outlaws known as his "Merry Men". Traditionally, Robin Hood and his men are depicted wearing Lincoln green clothes....
legend. He published four novels — the Sherwood 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...
trilogy
Trilogy
A trilogy is a set of three works of art that are connected, and that can be seen either as a single work or as three individual works. They are commonly found in literature, film, or video games...
and Wrzesień (September) — a post-apocalyptic political fiction
Political fiction
Political fiction is a subgenre of fiction that deals with political affairs. Political fiction has often used narrative to provide commentary on political events, systems and theories. Works of political fiction often "directly criticize an existing society or.....
novel, as well as numerous short stories. His humorous stories about Ded Moroz
Ded Moroz
Ded Moroz is a fictional character who in some Slavic cultures plays a role similar to that of Santa Claus. The literal translation of the name would be Grandfather Frost, although the name is often translated as Father Frost....
were published in 2005 in Linia ognia (Line of Fire) collection. Sherwood and Wrzesień received nominations for the Janusz A. Zajdel Award
Janusz A. Zajdel Award
The Janusz A. Zajdel Award , often called just Zajdel,is the annual award given by the Polish science fiction and fantasy fandom for the best stories published in the previous year...
. In the Internet he often used the nickname Pacek.
Sherwood trilogy
- Sherwood - 3,49 2001, RUNA 2003
- Maskarada - RUNA 2003
- Wrota światów. Zła piosenka - RUNA 2004
- Wrota światów. Garść popiołu - RUNA (not published yet)
Other books
- Wrzesień - RUNA 2002
- Linia ognia - Fabryka Słów 2005 (short stories: "Opowieść wigilijna", "Straty uboczne". "Linia ognia", "Łysa Góra", "Skarby pustyni", "Dobre Mzimu", "Ścieżki wiedźm", "Bajki dla dorosłych")
- Szatański interes - Fabryka Słów 2005
- Smokobójca - Fabryka Słów 2006
Short stories
- "Siódmy kot" - "Fahrenheit XVI", 2000
- "Koral i smok" - "Fahrenheit i Fantazin", 2000
- "Nagroda" - "Science Fiction" nr 3/2001
- "Nic osobistego" - "Science Fiction" nr 7/2001
- "Dziedzictwo" - "Science Fiction" nr 12/2002
- "Opowieść wigilijna" - Strefa mroku anthology, Bauer 2002, Linia ognia collection, Fabryka Słów 2005
- "Diabelska alternatywa" - "Fahrenheit" XXII, 2002
- "Wspomnienie" - "Fahrenheit" XXVIII, 2003
- "Straty uboczne" - "Fantasy", 2003, Linia ognia collection, Fabryka Słów 2005
- "Linia ognia" - "SFera" nr 6/2003, Linia ognia collection, Fabryka Słów 2005
- "Łysa Góra" - "Science Fiction" nr 2/2004, Linia ognia collection, Fabryka Słów 2005
- "Stokrotka na blaszanym dachu" - "Science Fiction" nr 4/2004 (sequel to the novel Wrzesień)
- "Skarby pustyni" - "Science Fiction" nr 7/2004, Linia ognia collection, Fabryka Słów 2005
- "Komu wyje pies" - "Science Fiction" nr 12/2004 (prequel to Sherwood trilogy)
- "Dobre Mzimu" - Linia ognia collection, Fabryka Słów 2005
- "Ścieżki wiedźm" - Linia ognia collection, Fabryka Słów 2005
- "Bajki dla dorosłych" - Linia ognia collection, Fabryka Słów 2005
External links
- Official website (Polish)
- Fahrenheit (Polish)