Relacje między emigracją a drugim obiegiem wydawniczym w PRL w latach 1976–1989/1990
Relations Between the Emigration and the Second Circulation (Pol. “drugi obieg”) Publishing in the People’s Republic of Poland in 1976–1989/1990

Summary/Abstract: The following is a synthesis of the most important aspects of emigration and national relations in the context of the independent publishing activities in Poland between 1976 and 1989/1990. It describes how these contacts were shaped before the second circulation publishing circuit was established, how the foundations of independent printing in the country were built with the support of the emigrants, and what the selection of works published in the second circulation looked like. The role of emigration and its impact on the clandestine press in Poland was particularly emphasised. The refugee centres, which used to be in touch with the country, were not only informed about its current political, social and cultural situation, but also participated in the domestic conspiracy – at least to some extent. The emigrant periodicals commented on events, published programme documents of opposition groups operating in Poland, reprinted letters of protest, appeals, statements, resolutions or declarations, while at the same time these periodicals affected the formation of opposition political thought in Poland.

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