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PYGMALION PRESS, Plovdiv

PYGMALION PRESS, Plovdiv

7/7/2003 12:00:00 AM

We would like to present you PYGMALION press, Plovdiv and its second revised edition ?Plovdiv into The New Millennium? .
Pygmalion Press was established in October 1992 in Plovdiv.
One of  the major  publishing activities is orientated to presenting European philosophical, political and humanistic thought aiding the cultural dialogue between Bulgaria and Europe.
Another priority of Pygmalion?s publishing policy is preprint and print of educational titles for High Schools as well as designing and publishing of advertising materials.
?Plovdiv into The New Millennium? have the next section:
 -Bulgaria
 -History
 -Geography and populations
 -Political and Administrative System
 -Economics
 -Finance and Credit Institutions
 -Urban Planning and Architecture
 -Cultural Heritage
 -Culture
 -Sport
 -Useful information
Pygmalion Press ? Plovdiv was  founded by Mr. Emil Stoyanov.

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