GRZESIUK. KING OF LIFE

Discover the fascinating story of Stanisław Grzesiuk, the legendary bard of Warsaw's streets. His voice and shady ballads were known to generations of Poles, and the book "Barefoot, but with Spurs" saved the world of pre-war Warsaw. This is a story about a man who loved life above all else.

• First biography of the bard of Warsaw's streets
• Saved pre-war Warsaw from oblivion
• Legendary voice known to generations of Poles
• Never drank sadly, always out of joy of life
• Reached out to Stanisław Grzesiuk's relatives
• Discovered unpublished stories and texts
• True story about a man who loved life

Stanisław Grzesiuk, an icon of Warsaw, a man who, despite hardships and suffering, always found a reason to rejoice. His life, full of colorful adventures and extraordinary encounters, has been collected in this unique biography. We get to know him as an artist, but above all as a human being - loving life, independent and always true to his principles.

The author, Bartosz Janiszewski, has found previously unknown materials and talked to Grzesiuk's relatives to create a portrait that is as authentic and complete as possible. Thanks to this, we can look at the life of this extraordinary man from a new perspective, discovering his passions, dreams and values.

This book is not only a biography, but also a journey back in time to pre-war Warsaw, to the world that Grzesiuk described so colorfully in his works. It is a story about people, places and events that shaped his character and work. It is a story about the love of life, about the strength of the spirit and the indomitable will to survive.

Bartosz Janiszewski is a journalist and screenwriter, a graduate of sociology at the University of Warsaw. He worked for the weekly magazines "Newsweek" and "Wprost". Nominated for the Grand Press and MediaTory Awards. He cooperates with HBO and TVN.

Publisher: Prószyński i S-ka
Year of publication: 2022
Cover: Hardcover
Number of pages: 448
Format: 175x245 mm

"-What is your attitude to the topic: women, wine and singing? - he asked.
- In Warsaw they say: whores, vodka and a gramophone. - I replied. - And my relationship with them is crazy, passionate and very open."

A fragment of a book that will take you to Grzesiuk's world, full of humor, irony and unforgettable characters.