Publications by Stefan Knapp: Full Summary
Introduction
The following document presents a complete overview of the publications found by Stefan Knapp, with particular emphasis on all identified editions of his autobiographical book "The Square Sun". The study also includes a list of catalogues from exhibitions, albums and other materials devoted to the artist's life and work. All items have been supplemented with available bibliographic data and cover illustrations.
A. Editions of the book "The Square Sun"
The book, which is a shocking record of the author's experiences from Soviet camps, has received several editions, both in English and Polish. The table below summarises key information about individual editions.
| Lp. | Title | Year | Publishing | Language | Remarks |
| 1 | The Square Sun | 1956 | Museum Press Limited, London | English | Original edition, hardcover with hood. |
| 2 | Square Sun | 1987 | Liberation Publishing House, Warsaw | Poland | First Polish edition (second circulation), soft setting. |
| 3 | Square Sun | 2016 | Warmia-Masurian Aeroclub, Olsztyn | Poland | Edition improved and supplemented, on the occasion of the 95th anniversary of the artist's birthday. |
| 4 | Square Sun | 2017 | Biłgoraj Regional Society, Biłgoraj | Poland | Release of the 2016 Bilgoraj Friends Society. |
| 5 | Square Sun | 2026 | Scientific Publishing House UMK, Toruń | Poland | The latest edition, with the introduction of Catherine Moskała and Paweł Sokołowski. == sync, corrected by elderman == |
Covers of the editions "The Square Sun"
| The Square Sun (1956) | Square Sun (1987) | Square Sun (2016) |
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| Square Sun (UMK, 2026) |
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B. Exhibition catalogues, albums and other publications
Stefan Knapp's work was the subject of numerous exhibitions, which was reflected in a rich collection of catalogues and albums. Below is a list of the most important of them.
1. Image of Kingston. A mural painting at Bentals by Stefan Knapp (1954)
Publication dedicated to mural at the Bentalls department store. It contains an essay by James Laver.
2. Critic’s Choice (1955)
A catalogue of the collective exhibition at Arthur Tooth & Sons Ltd., presenting works by Stefan Knapp, among others.
3. Stefan Knapp: Paintings on Metal, Sculpture (1957)
A catalog of exhibitions at the prestigious Pierre Matisse Gallery in New York. It featured innovative, colorful film strips with reproductions of works.
4. Catalogs from Hanover Gallery (1959, 1963)
Two catalogues documenting the artist's individual exhibitions at the London Hanover Gallery.
5. Stefan Knapp: Painting, Sculpture (1974)
The only catalogue of an individual exhibition in Poland during his lifetime, published by CBWA Zachęta in Warsaw.
6. Stefan Knapp: Retrospective 1921–1996 (1999)
A comprehensive, posthumous retrospective album released by MBA Publishing in London.
7. Stefan Knapp. Alchemist and visionary (2025)
The latest comprehensive catalogue accompanying the great retrospective exhibition in CSW "Timemarks" in Toruń, published by the UMK Scientific Publishing House.
Summary
The collected materials show the wealth and diversity of publications related to Stefan Knapp. From autobiographical prose, through specialist exhibition catalogues to extensive monographic albums – his life and art have been and are subject to constant interest. I hope that this comprehensive compilation will be a valuable source of information for you.