Contemporary Graphic Art in Poland by Richard Noyce. Hardcover book, was awarded the AAASS / Orbis Prize for the best book in the English Language on any aspect of Polish Affairs. Artists were not particularly free under the Communist regime, but graphic arts continued to flourish. Polish graphic arts are represented here by an wide selection of artists, whether painting, printmaking, poster art, or drawing. Poland is one of the most exciting art scenes in Europe. The author, Richard Noyce, was born in 1944 in England. He has written extensively on a wide range of subjects and artists for international visual arts magazines.