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In the News (Sun 15 Nov 09)

  
  Polish culture: Jacek Dukaj, "Extensa"
, Jacek Dukaj continues his systematic attempt to extend the conventional boundaries of the genre and to attract more than connoisseurs of science fiction as readers.
Dukaj tells of a world far in the future that has become the last sanctuary of humanity.
Though young, Jacek Dukaj (born 1974) has already published numerous novels and short stories (see also: "Black oceans") and has a broad following amongst readers of science fiction and fantasy.
www.culture.pl /en/culture/artykuly/dz_dukaj_extensa   (301 words)

  
 Jacek Dukaj - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jacek Dukaj (born July 30, 1974 in Tarnów, Poland) is a Polish science fiction writer.
Jacek Dukaj receiving the Janusz A. Zajdel Award in 2001.
Among his favourite writers is Australian writer Greg Egan, and Dukaj's books bear some resemblance to Egan's, or to the likes of David Brin's.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jacek_Dukaj   (1639 words)

  
 Warsaw Voice - Enfants Terribles
Jacek Dukaj has been dubbed the successor to Stanisław Lem, and critics have fallen over themselves praising the debut novel of Dorota Masłowska.
First, Dukaj won the Janusz Zajdel Award for his novel Czarne oceany (Black Oceans), a legend among science-fiction fans long before it was published.
Dukaj, a philosopher by education, elaborates a new science-psychomemetics.
www.warsawvoice.pl /archiwum.phtml/5927   (804 words)

  
 Stronice Dukaja - the official, authorized website dedicated to Jacek Dukaj writings
Jacek Dukaj is considered to be the most brilliant active Polish writer of Science Fiction and Fantasy.
The Cathedral is the title of most famous Jacek Dukaj story.
The Iron General is another Jacek Dukaj story translated to English by Michael Kandel.
dukaj.fantastyka.art.pl /index_english.html   (163 words)

  
 Letter from Slawomir Rapala
As for other Polish science fiction, I have before recommended Jacek Dukaj who is an up and coming writer, already labeled by many as the next Lem.
Dukaj writes a lot of different things, from cyberpunk to alternate history — one of his books is even based in a world where different laws of physics apply.
Dukaj achieves an understanding of the order of the world and social existence through the marriage of physics and philosophy which, albeit often difficult to grasp, makes the reader unable to put his books away.
www.bewilderingstories.com /issue202/rapala_letter.html   (856 words)

  
 wotmania: feed your wheel of time addiction
Now, we have an interview with Jacek himself, including synopsises of other works, comments on Polish literature and discussion of his background.
The short story, and future feature film, "The Iron General" will appear as part of an anthology and other works are being presented to publishers as we speak.{/QUOTE} {QUOTE}Here at OF we had the amazing opportunity to be among the first to see passages of "The Cathedral" and "The Iron General" translated into English.
Now, we have an interview with Jacek himself, including synopsises of other works, comments on Polish literature and discussion of his background.{/QUOTE} {QUOTE}I have linked the english passage of "The Iron General" at the end of this interview.
www.wotmania.com /fantasymessageboardshowmessage.asp?MessageID=43241   (10767 words)

  
 Myths, Legends, Fantasy... - Teachers' Notes
The Polish readership of this genre is increasing and there are many very good writers who can compete with their British and American counterparts.
Jacek Dukaj writes science fiction and fantasy stories and is most famous for being the author of ‘The Cathedral’ – this story was the basis for a short animation by Tomasz Bagiński, which was nominated for an Oscar in 2002.
Maja Lidia Kossakowska who locates her fantasy stories in a very original setting, where angels, demons and other unworldly creatures live together and seem very human-like, full of weaknesses and passions.
elt.britcoun.org.pl /elt/m_overp.htm   (408 words)

  
 Inside Computer Graphics - Feature Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
His determination and passion for art has recently been recognized in the public spotlight with the famous nomination for the 75th Annual Academy Awards.
It is then that Tomek Baginski and Jacek Dukaj continued their repertoire and shared their ideas on the story and it's visual interpretations.
His future animation also based on a story by Jacek Dukaj is already in the works.
www.insidecg.com /printfeature.php?id=116   (384 words)

  
 Max Underground - Tomek Baginski on 'The Cathedral'
This non-commercial film is the result of the collaboration between two highly talented individuals: Polish science fiction writer Jacek Dukaj, author of the original "Cathedral" story, and Tomek Bagiñski, an accomplished CG artist with a strong background in painting and architecture.
Working together with Jacek Dukaj on adapting the story for short-film production, Tomek spent 14 months on this project, switching through all the different hats of the CG trade and using Max as his 3D program of choice.
After I decided to make a short film, I contacted my favorite SciFi writer here in Poland - Jacek Dukaj - and asked him if he would be interested in getting involved in such a project as a scriptwriter.
www.maxunderground.com /articles/2003/tbaginski_interview.html   (1963 words)

  
 Montreal Mirror - Reeling: Film News
Curated (though that might be too classy a word, come to think of it) by Mike Judge (Beavis and Butt-Head, Office Space) and Oscar-nominated animator Don Hertzfeldt, the mini-fest has an entirely wacky collection of shorts that are both wondrous and nutty.
One of my favourites here was easily The Cathedral, Jacek Dukaj’s marvellous film that features some utterly gorgeous images, most of which are so complex they defy description.
But the biggest surprise here is Mars and Beyond, billed as “a history of astronomy and thoughts about life on other planets.” As I screened this I assumed it was a bit of retro fun, but indeed it’s an actual clip from a ’57 TV broadcast that was produced by Walt Disney.
www.montrealmirror.com /ARCHIVES/2003/092503/reel.html   (479 words)

  
 Usual suspects
Dukaj has received awards in Poland for his stories and novels, while in the meantime studying philosophy.
Dukaj’s novella The Iron General is due to be published soon in an English translation by Kandel.
His English translation of Dukaj’s novella The Iron General is due soon.
www.gobshitequarterly.com /arkive/issue002/002_suspects.html   (1544 words)

  
 Jacek Dukaj - Free net encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.umd.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Image:Dukaj.jpg Jacek Dukaj (born July 30, 1974 in Tarnów, Poland) is considered one of the most talented young Polish science fiction writers.
English interview with Dukaj at Wotmania 2003da:Jacek Dukaj
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www.netipedia.com.cob-web.org:8888 /index.php/Jacek_Dukaj   (416 words)

  
 Media Nugget: March 2001
And thanks to the strong presence of Polish Catholicism, the devil has flourished in folklore and literature ever since.
From the mischievous imp wearing a red jockey-cap in Slawomir Mrozek's "Co-existence" to the awesome power behind Jacek Dukaj's futuristic "The Golden Galley" (written when he was only fifteen), the visions of the devil presented here are as varied as they are fantastic.
Set in contemporary Jerusalem, this tragic love story tells how the insular, misogynistic fundamentalism of ultra-orthodox Chasidism subjugates and suffocates the lives of two sisters.
www.medianugget.com /2001_03_full.html   (932 words)

  
 The Cathedral - MJSimpson.co.uk
It very deservedly won the Best Digital Film category at the 2002 Bradford Animation Festival.
The film is based on a story by Jacek Dukaj and is basically about a man arriving at a massive gothic cathedral on the edge of a huge cliff.
That’s pretty much it as far as a discernible story goes, but it doesn’t matter, because this short film is about visuals.
www.mjsimpson.co.uk /reviews/cathedral.html   (292 words)

  
 Jacek Dukaj   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Discuss this person with other users on IMDb message board for Jacek Dukaj
Find where Jacek Dukaj is credited alongside another name
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www.imdb.com /name/nm1314178   (75 words)

  
 Wavehill - Wave Hill: New York Public Garden and Cultural Center
Serbian animator Igor Coric’s 3 Feathers and a Rainworm tells the tragic love story of a man and a bird; “nature is beautiful but not merciful.”
A knight seeks answers in a shape-shifting cathedral in Polish director Tomek Baginski’s The Cathedral a short film based on a science fiction story by Jacek Dukaj.
Written and directed by Chris Kientz and Simon James, both of Native descent, How the Raven Stole the Sun is a Native American creationist story involving a shrewd Raven, proud Eagle and wise Frog, who together awaken the world with light.
www.wavehill.org /events/event_558.html   (288 words)

  
 the Animation Show
Based on the novel by Jacek Dukaj, the Cathedral is the story of a pilgrim who arrives at the edge of the world at the end of a long journey.
Here he finds the Cathedral, a place full of secrets.
PLEASE do not copy, mirror, remote link, or otherwise make off with any content or images without permission.
www.animationshow.com /films/cathedral.html   (116 words)

  
 Jacek Dukaj - Science-Fiction & Fantasy forums
Science-Fiction & Fantasy forums > Books and Writing > Books and Literature > General Book Discussion
Does anyone have any information about when a collection of Jacek Dakaj's short stories might be available in an English translation?
Michael Kandel has translated the story The Iron General and parts of the 2003 short animation film The Cathedral based on the story of same name.
www.chronicles-network.com /forum/32193-jacek-dukaj.html#post721917   (155 words)

  
 The Render Node Magazine
RECENTLY I HAD A chance to take a closer look at Tomek Baginski's latest work, the cover for a new book by writer Jacek Dukaj, author of the original The Cathedral story.
In this article we're going to take a peek at the creation process for the main character of one of the new Jacek stories called Gothic, included in his new book Xawras Wyzryn.
Click here to download a FREE sample of this issue (5.5MB)!
www.rendernode.com /articles.php?articleId=137   (121 words)

  
 Death Fall | The Cathedral - A Polish Shortfilm in Production
The Cathedral - A Polish Shortfilm in Production
"The Cathedral" is a non-profit shortfilm based upon a story by Jacek Dukaj
The expected time is between 5 and 8 minutes, the resolution will be 1.5K and then transfered to 35mm.
www.deathfall.com /article.php?sid=122   (684 words)

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