My i Svit = We and the World: Ukrainian Monthly Magazine. 136 issues from 1950-1973
Mittenwald, Paris, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Canada: My i Svit publ. 1950-1973. Cherkhavsky, Volodymyr, editorial designer. Item #1232
A collection of 136 issues, spanning from 1950 to 1973, offering a unique insight into the magazine’s formative and middle years. Each issue ranges from 64 to 96 pages, filled with illustrations and photographs, and is written entirely in Ukrainian. The magazines are compact, measuring 13 x 18.5 cm, and are ideal for collectors or researchers interested in Ukrainian diaspora culture, politics, and art. This substantial set represents a significant portion of the total 249 issues published, providing a broad view of the publication’s content and evolution. The overall condition of the set is very good, with only occasional small tears and minor chipping along the edges of some issues.
An illustrated magazine and publishing house that first appeared in June 1950 in a Ukrainian displaced persons (DP) camp in Mittenwald, Germany. It was subsequently published in Paris (1951–1955), Toronto (1955), and Niagara Falls, Canada (from 1971), where it continued until 1985. Modeled after Reader’s Digest, the magazine offered a mix of reprinted and original articles, covering a broad spectrum of topics—cultural, political, historical, and literary—presented in a reader-friendly yet thoughtful manner. Under the leadership of Mykola Koliankivsky, who served as editor and publisher, "My i svit" became known for its critical stance on Ukrainian émigré institutions, often provoking debate within the community.
The magazine regularly featured sections such as:
"Modern Life"
"From the History of Religion"
"Traveler’s Notes"
"Philatelist’s Page"
"From the History of Art"
"Travels Around Ukraine"
"Folk Motifs"
"Interesting Facts from Nature"
"For Our Readers"
"A Little Bit of Everything"
"Readers Share Stories"
Contributors included prominent Ukrainian and émigré writers like M. Braychevsky, H. Kochur, Yu. Mushketyk, and U. Samchuk. In addition to its literary and journalistic content, the editorial team founded an art gallery in Toronto, exhibiting the works of Ukrainian and international artists, including pieces by V. Kurylyk and M. Krychevsky.
Price: $2,720.00