Quarks, Elephants & Pierogi

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Geared towards English-language readers, especially those with some Polish ancestry, those who pick up the book should find it a fun and innovative introduction to a country with one of most unusual histories out there. It'll also show them how languages intersect and whole cultures arise, and make readers realise just how interwoven our world is. Along the way, they'll find out why quarks are made from curd cheese, learn what elephants have to do with a Central European country, and discover how pierogi saved an entire town. Plus, they'll get to enjoy 100 illustrations by Polish graphic designer Magdalena Burdzynska. "We wanted to make something that was both information-rich and a feast for the eyes, " the book's editor Adam Zulawski explains. "Magda Burdzynska, a highly-respected book designer and illustrator, managed to be the perfect visual foil to the dense yet often tongue-in-check texts that we had prepared. It even has a tongue that sticks out, and a poster in the back. So whether you want to learn something surprising or just admire something beautiful, the book should hit the mark.