One of my first novels I read with a passionate pleasure was 'Dzienniki gwiazdowe' by Stanislaw Lem. The adventures of Ijon Tichy grabed my heart so deaply I became a s-f fanatic acordingly to the family traditions. In 70s my dad would colect boxes of Fantasyka magazine(which as I am aware my mum burnt when the occasion had occured[SIC!] the polish version of famous Metal Hurlant. The nobel reader must be aware that beyond the Iron Curtain the publications reality was extremely reduced. Not until few years ago I found few issues of Metal Hammer crammed next to the toilet seat at one of my co-rented places in London. I recognised the significance of my discovery immediately. 'A-ha' I've thought 'the s-f brotherhood is here'. One has to be a complete ignorant not to appretiate and admire the whole scene of the fantastic creationists. The magazine itself was founded in France 1974 by Humanoids(leter United Humanoids- publishing house) who were: Jean Giraud, Philippe Druillet, Jean-Pierre Dionnet and Bernard Farkas. until 1987 the magazine was a speace for discoveries of a new and young creators.
Arzach
The latter novels like Fragile,Lone Sloane, Exterminator 17 or Arzach had its beginnings in the magazine. Todays game and action film industries wouldn't exist if the Metal Hammer (U.S version) didn't enlarge the market for it in 70s-80s by the professional approach to the adult comic book making. the complex graphics, cinematic imagery and surreal storylines are still the fundations for a successful fantasy and s-f illustrations (John Howe - responsible for Lord of the Ring, Chris Moore,Tomasz Baginski).
Chris Moore
Some essential links:
If you don't have a clue who the mighty Stasiu Lem is
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanislaw_Lem
Oscar nominated Animation by Tomasz Baginski
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8GyHvBogrI
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