Andrzej Pilipiuk
Andrzej Pilipiuk is a Polish author known for his works in the fantasy and science fiction genres. He is particularly famous for his series featuring the character Jakub Wędrowycz, a quirky exorcist and adventurer. Pilipiuk's writing often combines humor with elements of Polish folklore and history.
Books
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1. Faceci W Gumofilcach
Wampir z M-3
The book is a collection of humorous short stories set in rural Poland, featuring the eccentric and endearing character Jakub Wędrowycz, an unorthodox exorcist and moonshine maker. Through a series of bizarre and comedic adventures, Jakub confronts supernatural entities, local folklore, and various oddball situations, often relying on his wit, unconventional methods, and rustic charm. The stories blend elements of fantasy, folklore, and satire, offering a lighthearted exploration of Polish rural life and its peculiarities.
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2. Karpie Bijem
The book is a collection of humorous and fantastical short stories centered around the adventures of Jakub Wędrowycz, an eccentric and unconventional exorcist living in rural Poland. Known for his unorthodox methods and penchant for alcohol, Jakub navigates a series of bizarre and supernatural challenges, often involving encounters with mythical creatures, ghosts, and otherworldly phenomena. Through a blend of wit and satire, the stories explore themes of folklore, tradition, and the clash between modernity and the mystical, all while highlighting Jakub's resourcefulness and unique approach to problem-solving.
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3. Kroniki Jakuba Wędrowycza
A collection of comic, episodic tales about an eccentric, hard-drinking rural exorcist and moonshiner whose crude cunning and obstinacy lead him into outrageous encounters with the supernatural, secret services and meddlesome officials; blending slapstick, folk-horror and satire, the stories portray his battles to protect his way of life, outwit outsiders and expose the absurdities of modernity against the backdrop of a vividly drawn Polish countryside.
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5. Kuzynki
Kuzynki (Womenfolk) is a fantasy novel for young adults by Andrzej Pilipiuk; the first part of a series about the fates of the Kruszewska cousins, Monika Stiepankovic, and Master Sendivogius. It was first published by Fabryka Słów in 2003. The subsequent volumes are Księżniczka (The Princess, 2004), Dziedziczki (The Heiresses, 2005), and Zaginiona (The Lost One, 2014). Originally, there was a short story published in the magazine Science Fiction, which won the Janusz A. Zajdel Award for 2002. The later book with the same title received a nomination for this award in 2003. The story follows three women: the first, Princess Monika Stiepankovic, is a vampire; the second, Stanisława Kruszewska, possesses the philosopher's stone; the third, Katarzyna Kruszewska, a computer scientist and Central Investigation Bureau of Police agent, is a distant cousin of Stanisława and the youngest of the three heroines (although Monika appears younger, as she is frozen at the age of sixteen as a vampire). All three are seeking Michael Sendivogius, who can renew their dwindling supply of the philosopher's stone.