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Behind the Curtain, Paperback / softback Book

Behind the Curtain Paperback / softback

Paperback / softback

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During the 1970s, when many Eastern European citizens dreamed of going West, two young students travelled the other way.

They studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw and, much to everyone's surprise, stayed on to make a living as artists.

Behind the Curtain is a graphic novel account of their journey.

In this unique collaboration, two distinctive styles interweave to tell a charming and sophisticated story of life, art, politics.

Behind the Curtain is a portrait of the cultural environment that flourished against the backdrop of the harsh realities of the communist state.

Behind the Curtain captures the absurdities of a time when toilet paper was worth its weight in gold, as well as the picturing the vibrant community of artists who were producing visionary theatrical productions, films, ground-breaking posters and exhibitions.

It was a time when a Polish Pope was elected, Solidarity Free Trade Unions were formed and, eventually, tanks appeared in the streets.

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