A large part of the collection of the Museum of Humor and Satire, both works of art and books, has been collected from donations by artists, admirers and followers. This is also the reason for the great variety of printed works that you can find in our library – from a variety of fiction, most satirical and humorous works, through periodicals, to stories in pictures.
The donation aims to create a long-lasting effect, conveying a message that will resonate in the future. This goal is realized thanks to the donors, who with generosity and good intentions support and encourage meaningful causes.
We are proud to present the latest donation to the library, which beautifully complements the Fourth National Exhibition of Bulgarian Comics, which we opened on April 1 at the Museum of Humor and Satire.
The collection contains:
Four parts of the emblematic comic series “Arakel”;
Edition “Over the Rainbow 2”;
Catalogue of the Third Exhibition of Bulgarian Comics;
Catalogue of the National Exhibition of Bulgarian Historical Comics
The list of names of individuals involved in the realization of these editions and events is long, but the Museum is happy to invite you to meet them through the journey into the world of comics captured in the pages. The artists, members of the “Comics” section, promote Bulgarian comics as an important part of contemporary European and world culture. The world of comics is vast, but firmly rooted in its foundation – a story in pictures. It is here that literature and fine art meet. Skillfully combined, they complement each other to bring overall aesthetic pleasure.
The path taken by Bulgarian comics is extremely interesting. Tracing its history, we curiously discover authors and artists who we usually associate with other fields. The publication of comics also undergoes quantitative changes over time, but this fact does not hinder the interest in this type of art. His works easily take the form of periodicals, or are placed in such, successfully fit into the short story of the poetic work, as well as into the space of the novel.
The donated literature is a valuable addition to the space allocated for the ninth art in our library. The goal is for everyone to discover in comics not only the visual product, but also to learn more about its history – both in Bulgaria and around the world.
We express our sincere gratitude to the Comics Section of the Union of Bulgarian Artists and the Rainbow Project Association for the donation, and we gladly accept the responsibility, in turn, to share these valuable books with you, fans of comics.
The donated publications are available to visitors in the Museum Library.