13 results for 'Kapuscinski, Ryszard'

Africa is a geographical term, not a fixed entity. Ryszard Kapuscinski's writing about the people of Africa offers a nuanced perspective on the continent. This book presents a personal account of...

Travels with Herodotus is a memoir of Ryszard Kapuscinski's early travels, where he carried the works of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus with him. Kapuscinski's journeys took him to India,...

Another Day of Life by Ryszard Kapuscinski is a deeply personal account of his experiences during the Angolan civil war. In 1975, Kapuscinski was sent to cover the conflict, and what he witnessed had...

The Soccer War is Ryszard Kapuscinski's personal account of global upheaval in the 20th century.First published in 2007, this book provides an eyewitness perspective on the emergence of the Third...

Ryszard Kapuscinski's Imperium is a deeply personal and profoundly insightful exploration of the Soviet Union's existence as a single entity. From the author's own experiences of living under Soviet...

Ryszard Kapuscinski's vivid portraits of life in post-Stalinist Poland offer a unique glimpse into a country on the edge of modernity. In this new collection, the renowned journalist explores the...

Ryszard Kapuscinski reflects on the Western idea of the Other in this thought-provoking work. Through his own experiences and observations from around the world, he examines how the West has...

The Emperor by Ryszard Kapuscinski is a haunting account of the downfall of an ancient regime. After the deposition of Haile Selassie in 1974, Kapuscinski travelled to Ethiopia to gather the stories...

The Shah of Shahs is a powerful exploration of revolution and its devastating consequences. Ryszard Kapuscinski's account of the final years of the Iranian monarch is a compelling meditation on the...

Otherwise Known as the Human Condition collects twenty-five years of essays, reviews, and misadventures from Geoff Dyer, a writer known for his inventive novels and incisive criticism.Dyer's work...

Lily by Ian McEwan is a collection of essays that explore the complexities of human experience. The book brings together writings from various authors, including John McGahern, Alexander Fuller,...

This new edition brings together some of the finest pieces of reportage from Granta's archives. Featuring a diverse range of writers and reporters, including James Fenton, Martha Gellhorn, Ryszard...

The Demon in Democracy explores the surprising similarities between communism and liberal democracy. Ryszard Legutko argues that both systems share common roots in early modernity and accept similar...