The Mermaid and the Messerschmitt
News, Reviews & Events — 2010
This page contains News, Reviews & Events from 2010 dealing with The Mermaid and the Messerschmitt, either in whole or in part. Complete listings can be found in the News, Reviews & Events Archive under Media Room in the main menu. Other years for this title can be found under the News, Reviews & Events tab in the menu at the left of this page.
November 18–21, 2010 – Los Angeles, CA – Association for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies 2010 National Convention – Aquila Polonica exhibited at the ASEEES Convention, one of only two exhibitors specializing in Polish titles. We had the opportunity to exhibit all our titles available at that time , including The Mermaid and the Messserschmitt. More…
November 12–14, 2010 – Denver, CO – Polish Perspectives at National Council for Social Studies – The Mermaid and the Messerschmitt was among the Aquila Polonica books exhibited in the Polish Perspectives booth at the 2010 Annual Conference of the National Council for Social Studies, held November 12-14, 2010, in Denver, CO.
September 20, 2010 – The Black Sheep Dances reviews The Mermaid and the Messerschmitt – In its review of The Mermaid and the Messerschmitt, the Black Sheep Dances calls this new Aquila Polonica book “stunning,” and concludes “suitable for all ages, it would make an excellent resource in a classroom.” Read the review online or pdf…
September 10, 2010 – BookPleasures reviews The Mermaid and the Messerschmitt – “First class” says BookPleasures in its review of The Mermaid and the Messerschmitt. Read the review online or pdf…
August 12, 2010 – Lev Raphael reviews The Mermaid and the Messerschmitt on Goodreads – Author Lev Raphael (My Germany) reviews The Mermaid and the Messerschmitt on Goodreads, calling it a “must-read for anyone interested in World War II.” Read the review online or pdf…
August 8, 2010 – Rose City Reader reviews The Mermaid and the Messerschmitt – Raving about The Mermaid and the Messerschmitt, the Rose City Reader says “This is an incredible book…reads like a novel. Her writing is crisp and clear…thoroughly absorbing and quick to read. Deserves a wide audience. Would make an excellent book club choice. It was terrific!” Read the review online or pdf…
May 28–30, 2010 – Gazeta (Canada) – Feature article on Aquila Polonica, The Mermaid and the Messerschmitt, and the April 8, 2010 multimedia presentation in Montreal by Aquila Polonica president Terry Tegnazian and actress Yaelle Wittes titled “War Through a Woman’s Eyes, 1939-1940.” Read the article (Polish language only)…
May 24, 2010 – Aquila Polonica Press Release – “The Mermaid and the Messerschmitt Wins Publishing Prize: Benjamin Franklin Award Recognizes Excellence.” Read the press release…
May 24, 2010 – New York City – 2010 Benjamin Franklin Awards – Aquila Polonica’s The Mermaid and the Messerschmitt wins the 2010 Benjamin Franklin Silver Award for Best First Book (Nonfiction).
April 27, 2010 – Aquila Polonica Press Release – “The Mermaid and the Messerschmitt Nominated for Publishing Award: Finalist in 2010 Benjamin Franklin Award.” Read the press release…
April 9, 2010 – Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – The Polish Embassy – The gracious Polish Embassy building was packed with a standing room only audience for “War Through a Woman’s Eyes, 1939-1940”: Multi-media presentation by Aquila Polonica publisher Terry Tegnazian, with historic photos, dramatic readings from The Mermaid and the Messerschmitt by actress Yaelle Wittes, and screening of rarely seen historic newsreel Siege, now available in DVD for the first time from Aquila Polonica. Click here for the event flyer. The Polish Review TV show, on Rogers Cable, filmed part of the program.
April 8, 2010 – Montreal, Quebec, Canada – The Polish Consulate –The Polish Consulate in Montreal hosted an enthusiastic audience for “War Through a Woman’s Eyes, 1939-1940”: Multi-media presentation by Aquila Polonica publisher Terry Tegnazian, with historic photos, dramatic readings from The Mermaid and the Messerschmitt by actress Yaelle Wittes, and screening of rarely seen historic newsreel Siege. More…
April 7, 2010 – The Gazette (Montreal) – well-known Gazette columnist Mike Boone interviews Aquila Polonica president Terry Tegnazian, in an article titled “Lawyer-turned-publisher sheds light on ‘human drama’ of war-torn Poland.” Read the article online or pdf...
April 4, 2010 – Ottawa Citizen – the Ottawa Citizen raves about Aquila Polonica’s first book, The Mermaid and the Messerschmitt, in a beautifully illustrated two-page review. Read the review…
April 2010 – Sarmatian Review – Professor Brian Domitrovic gives an erudite and glowing review of The Mermaid and the Messerschmitt—and says some very nice things about Aquila Polonica, too! Read the review…
March 21, 2010 – Los Angeles, California – Loyola Marymount University – “War Through a Woman’s Eyes, 1939-1940”: Multi-media presentation by Aquila Polonica publisher Terry Tegnazian, with historic photos, dramatic readings from The Mermaid and the Messerschmitt by actress Annette Azcuy, and screening of rarely seen historic newsreel Siege. More info…
March 2010 – News of Polonia – Feature article on “War Through a Woman’s Eyes, 1939-1940” multimedia presentation by Aquila Polonica president Terry Tegnazian and actress Annette Azcuy at Loyola Marymount University. Read the article…
March 4, 2010 – Los Angeles, CA – Westwood Branch Library – “War Through a Woman’s Eyes, 1939-1940”: Multimedia presentation by Aquila Polonica publisher Terry Tegnazian, with historic photos, dramatic readings from The Mermaid and the Messerschmitt, and screening of rarely seen historic newsreel Siege. More info…
January 28, 2010 – Voice America – Radio host Cindy Rakowitz interviews Aquila Polonica president Terry Tegnazian about her publishing company and their first book, The Mermaid and the Messerschmitt, in a show titled “A Woman with a Mission: Terry Tegnazian.” Listen to the interview (approx. 60 minutes):
