Zakopane is a town in the south of Poland, in the southern part of the Podhale region at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. From 1975 to 1998, it was part of Nowy Sącz Voivodeship; since 1999, it has been part of Lesser Poland Voivodeship. As of 2017 its population was 27,266. Zakopane is a centre of Goral culture and is often referred to as "the winter capital of Poland". It is a popular destination for mountaineering, skiing, and tourism.
Józef Mackiewicz was a Polish writer, novelist and political commentator; best known for his documentary novels Nie trzeba głośno mówić, and Droga donikąd. He staunchly opposed communism, referring to himself as an "anticommunist by nationality". Mackiewicz died in exile. His older brother Stanisław Mackiewicz was also a writer.
Science fiction and fantasy in Poland dates to the late 18th century. However, science fiction as a genre in Polish literature truly began to emerge at the end of the 19th century under the influence of Jules Verne's work. During the latter years of the People's Republic of Poland, a very popular genre of science fiction was social science fiction. Later, many other genres gained prominence.
TVP2 is a Polish public mainstream TV channel operated by TVP. Launched in October 1970, its varied line-up contains a variety of programming although it focuses on entertainment: stand up comedy, comic shows, cabaret, and themed talk shows.
Edmund Niziurski was a popular Polish writer, author of numerous humorous novels and stories for children, recipient of the Order of the Smile.
Ludwik Józef Stasiak was a Polish painter, cartoonist, journalist, art historian and publisher. He worked in a wide variety of genres and provided illustrations for magazines such as Bluszcz (Ivy), Kłosy (Ears) and Tygodnik Illustrowany. He was also the author of some popular historical novels.
Jerzy Jeszke is a Polish theatre actor and singer, whose considered as one of Poland's most successful theatre actors. From 28 August 2020, Jeszke is serving a three-year jail sentence for the rape of his ex-girlfriend.
Marcin Mroziński is a Polish actor, singer and television presenter.
Jan Lorentowicz was a Polish theatre director, literary critic, publicist, editor and book collector; president of the Polish PEN Club (1925–27); and from 1938, an elected member of the prestigious Polish Academy of Literature.
Ryszard Rynkowski is a Polish singer, composer, pianist and actor. In the years 1978—1987 accompanist of Vox music band, a solo artist since 1987. His trademark is the scratchy, smoky voice. Joe Cocker himself therefore also called him the "Polish Joe Cocker".
Małgorzata Uściłowska, known professionally as Lanberry, is a Polish singer and songwriter. She made her debut in 2015 with the release of her debut single "Podpalimy świat", which became certified Gold in Poland. Her debut self-titled album was released in 2016.
Marcin Sergiusz Przybyłek is a Polish science fiction author, business trainer, coach, computer games designer and consultant, a medical doctor by education.
Ida Victoria Nowakowska-Herndon is a Polish actress, dancer, singer, television personality and television presenter. Ranked 19th in the ranking of the 100 most valuable women's personal brands according to "Forbes Women Polska"; her market value in 2022 was estimated at over PLN 90 million.
Adam Broż is a Polish art historian and journalist, who has been living in Rome since 1965. He was the secretary of Emeryk Hutten-Czapski (1969–1979) and Karol Popiel (1970–1977), and authored several guide books on Rome.
Jens Patrik Wålemark is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Polish club Lech Poznań, on loan from Dutch club Feyenoord.
Julian Walenty Prejs (1820–1904), aka Sjerp-Polaczek, Polaczek-Biedaczek, Bez kosy Wojaczek, was a Polish teacher, folk writer, national activist, journalist and publisher, often called the "Father of the folk press in Pomerania".
Joanna Pinkwart is a Polish journalist. Former US correspondent for Polish Television, the largest media corporation in Poland, currently associated with Kanał Zero.
Stanisław Szymański was a Polish ballet dancer. In the years 1967–1985, he was the premier danseur of the Grand Theatre, Warsaw.
Marta Dymek is a Polish chef, blogger, author of cookbooks, and an advocate for plant-based cooking.
The Troubles of a Gnome is a children's book by Zofia Kossak-Szczucka. First published in 1926, the novel is set in Cieszyn Silesia and features the titular gnome, Kacperek. According to some literary scholars, it is considered "one of the most beautiful Polish fairy tales". It has been included in compulsory reading lists for younger children since 2021.
