WAŃKOWICZ. LIFE ON THE CRATER - ŁUKASZ GARBAL

Discover the fascinating story of Melchior Wańkowicz, a writer, reporter, and war correspondent who managed to find his place in every era. His life is a constant adaptation to the changing reality, and his work is a wealth of sources that pose a challenge to every biographer. Łukasz Garbal took on this task, creating a total biography that Wańkowicz undoubtedly deserves.

• Total biography of Melchior Wańkowicz
• Author: Łukasz Garbal
• Publisher: Czarne
• Number of pages: 832
• Binding: Hardcover
• Format: 215x133 mm
• Year of publication: 2025

Melchior Wańkowicz, born at the end of the 19th century, witnessed the irretrievable disappearance of the old world. He observed historical storms and each time managed to find himself in a changed reality. He was a surprisingly modern man who, in the interwar period, warned against hybrid warfare and called for the use of soft power in the eastern borderlands of the country. He recognized the dangers of disinformation, although he himself used it in marketing campaigns ("Sugar strengthens!"). He constantly created his own image, carefully rationing facts from his private life. And he constantly wrote, looking for ways to tell about the world around him and reach readers.

Łukasz Garbal, the author of the biography, faced the enormous challenge of breaking through the thicket of facts and myths, half-truths, rumors, and fabrications. The wealth of sources left by Wańkowicz – photos, letters, reports, repeatedly rewritten texts – was both a blessing and a curse for the biographer. Garbal's book is the result of this titanic work, presenting a comprehensive picture of Wańkowicz's life and work.

Czarne Publishing House presents readers with a biography that will surely satisfy the curiosity of even the most demanding lovers of non-fiction. The hardcover binding and careful edition make the book also an elegant element of every library. The partner of the publication is the Adam Mickiewicz Museum of Literature, which further emphasizes the value and credibility of the publication.

This book is not only a story about Wańkowicz's life, but also a fascinating journey through the turbulent events of the 20th century, seen through the eyes of one of the most outstanding Polish writers and reporters. It is a must-read for all who value reliability, depth and literary beauty.

The book has 832 pages, a format of 215x133 mm and a hardcover binding. The year of publication is 2025.