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| − | A truly great European writer, Stanisław Lem (1921-2006) transcends both Polish literature and his chosen genre science fiction. Best known for his twice-filmed novel Solaris, he was a virtuoso storyteller who packed his writing with philosophy, comedy, and allegory. This evenings rich celebration in his honour features contributions by writers John Gray, Toby Litt and Wojciech Orliński, and film makers Ari Folman (currently filming Lem's The Futurological Congress as follow up to Waltz with Bashir) and The Brothers Quay. Chaired by journalist and critic Rosie Goldsmith. | + | A truly great European writer, '''Stanisław Lem''' (1921-2006) transcends both Polish literature and his chosen genre science fiction. Best known for his twice-filmed novel ''Solaris'', he was a virtuoso storyteller who packed his writing with philosophy, comedy, and allegory. |
| − | Presented in association with the Polish Cultural Institute | + | |
| + | This evenings rich celebration in his honour features contributions by writers '''John Gray''', '''Toby Litt''' and '''Wojciech Orliński''', and film makers '''Ari Folman''' (currently filming Lem's ''The Futurological Congress'' as follow up to ''Waltz with Bashir'') and '''The Brothers Quay''' (authors of the film ''Maska''). Chaired by journalist and critic '''Rosie Goldsmith'''. | ||
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| + | ''Presented in association with the Polish Cultural Institute in London'' | ||
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Revision as of 15:20, 21 April 2011
| LEMISTRY. A Celebration of Stanislaw Lem | |
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| Date(s) | 2011-09-09 |
| Begins | 18:30 |
| Ends | 20:00 |
| Location(s) | British Library |
| Participants | John Gray, Toby Litt, Wojciech Orliński, Ari Folman, The Brothers Quay. Chaired by Rosie Goldsmith |
| Organizer | British Library and the Polish Cultural Institute in London |
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| http://www.polishculture.org.uk | |
A truly great European writer, Stanisław Lem (1921-2006) transcends both Polish literature and his chosen genre science fiction. Best known for his twice-filmed novel Solaris, he was a virtuoso storyteller who packed his writing with philosophy, comedy, and allegory.
This evenings rich celebration in his honour features contributions by writers John Gray, Toby Litt and Wojciech Orliński, and film makers Ari Folman (currently filming Lem's The Futurological Congress as follow up to Waltz with Bashir) and The Brothers Quay (authors of the film Maska). Chaired by journalist and critic Rosie Goldsmith.
Presented in association with the Polish Cultural Institute in London