MARIUSZ SZCZYGIEŁ - THERE IS NOT

Discover the moving stories about absence, memory, and the search for meaning in Mariusz Szczygieł's book "There is not". The winner of the European Literary Award and Journalist of the Year 2013, Szczygieł, takes us on a journey through the world of human experiences, where absence becomes as important as presence. It is a collection of stories about what is not there – people, places, memories, and even objects.

• True stories about absence and memory
• Conversations with people from different parts of the world
• Inspiring reading that encourages reflection
• Award-winning author guarantees high literary quality
• Unique perspective on the topic of loss and lack
• Hardcover ensures the durability of the book

"There is not" is a collection of reports in which Mariusz Szczygieł explores the theme of absence in its various dimensions. From personal losses, through disappearing memories, to missing elements of everyday life. The author talks to people from different backgrounds and cultures to understand how they cope with the lack and how absence affects their lives. This book is an attempt to capture the fleeting and invisible, which nevertheless shapes our reality.

Szczygieł, inspired by the advice of Hanna Krall, gives his stories form and rhythm, creating a literary masterpiece. "Everything must have its form, its rhythm, Mr. Mariusz. Especially absence" – these words become the leitmotif of the book, which encourages reflection on what is really important in life. The author approaches his interlocutors with extraordinary sensitivity and empathy, creating intimate portraits of people who have experienced loss and lack.

The book "There is not" is not only a collection of reports, but also a personal journey of the author, who faces his own demons and memories. Szczygieł shares his thoughts and reflections with readers, creating an authentic and moving narrative. It is a reading for those who seek a deeper understanding of human nature and want to deal with difficult topics in an intelligent and sensitive way.

Published in hardcover by Dowody na Istnienie Publishing House in 2018, the book has 366 pages. It is a must-read for lovers of non-fiction literature and reportage who appreciate high literary quality and moving stories. "There is not" is a book that stays in your memory long after reading, encouraging reflection on your own life and relationships with other people.