The jurors considered evaluation criteria such as editorial care (aesthetics and graphic design), editorial quality, the appeal of the subject, educational and artistic value, originality, the result of an individual’s or team’s work, and the impact on the communities of the city, the region and the country.

The jury nominated the following publications for the title of “Legnica Book of the Year 2014”:

  • “Who Sits on Copper(-y).” Edited by Jerzy Starzyński. Legnica, Legnica Cultural Centre
  • Barbara Skoczylas-Stadnik. “Legnickie Pole. A Gem of Baroque Art.” Legnica, Edytor Publishing House
  • Elżbieta Wyszkowska-Zając. “The Natural Qualities of the Historic City Park in Legnica. The natural qualities of the historic city park In Legnica.” Legnica, KZS Studio
  • “The Lusatian Urnfield Culture Settlement in Grzybiany near Legnica.” Edited by Justyna Baron and Tomasz Stolarczyk. Legnica-Wrocław, Copper Museum
  • “The Nobility in Silesia: the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period.” Edited by Jan Harasimowicz. Dresden, Sandstein Verlag.

The ceremonial finale of the competition, during which the nominations will be presented and the winning book announced, will take place on 30 January this year during the New Year’s Concert. The winner will receive the title and a unique glass statuette from the studio of Professor Borowski.

The competition is organized by the Copper Museum and the Legnica Public Library.

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