Maciej Parowski

Maciej Parowski (27 December 1946, in Warsaw – 2 June 2019, in Warsaw) was a Polish journalist, essayist, science fiction writer, editor and translator.

He has been called "a legend of the Polish science fiction and fantasy scene".

In the late 1990s he was involved in a major discussion in Polish science-fiction literature, revolving around the Janusz A. Zajdel Award and the distinction between "serious" and "pop" sci-fi.

[2] He has been credited with popularizing Star Wars franchise in Poland.

[1] In 2006 he received an award for support of Polish comics, the Humoris Causa.